“So I think (Obama) definitely has convinced people that he stands for change and for hope, and I can't wait to see what he stands for.” PeopleThinkingI CanWaitingConvinced Author:Susan Sarandon
“I can't speak for other people, but for me, it never really worked to think something like, "What Beatle did she like in high school?" or those kinds of elaborate backstories.” PeopleThinkingKindI CanSchoolSpeakHigh School Author:Susan Sarandon
“There have been a few little films I'd done like that that the studio just decided not to do much with, films like Anywhere but Here [1999] or Jeff, Who Lives at Home [2012]. Thank God people find them later and love them. I'm always really drawn to people who have seen these strange little films.” PeopleLittlesHas BeensDoneHomeFilmStrangeDecidedAnd LoveStudiosThank GodAnywhere But Here Author:Susan Sarandon
“You just can never count on a formula, on a movie that you think is going to be a big hit, and that's why you do it. You have to choose each one for what you think you'll learn and the fun you'll have. And maybe the cool people that you work with or a character that you're going to be able to explore ... You just keep your fingers crossed.” PeopleThinkingCharacterBigsAbleFunFingersFormulasCool PeopleFingers Crossed Author:Susan Sarandon
“It didn't seem to have relevance, except in Central America or South America, countries where the church was connected to the fight of the people for economic justice. That's why it was so interesting to find myself back with Sister Helen [in Dead Man Walking], this new breed of nuns who were making a difference in the community.” PeopleMenCountrySeemsAmericaFightingCommunityDifferencesChurchJusticeInterestingEconomicWalkingSouthConnectedMaking A DifferenceRelevanceNunDead ManSouth AmericaHelenEconomic JusticeCentral America Author:Susan Sarandon
“9/11 just seemed to come out of the blue. And there were people asking questions, but then there were no answers. At some point, it just turned into, "We've got to do what we've got to do." And I think those are the moments when you grow, when you get the opportunity to try to figure out, exactly as you said, what price are you paying, and if it's worth that price.” PeopleIfsThinkingTryingSaidMomentsOpportunityGrowsAnswersFiguresAskingBlueAsking Questions Author:Susan Sarandon
“It's a very exciting time in the history of this country, to even see people responding to a different way of doing business and really wanting to make a change.” PeopleWayDifferentCountryExcitingDifferent WaysMaking ChangesResponding Author:Susan Sarandon
“Most people are not affected by [the death penalty]. It's like how many people are actually sent to Iraq and Afghanistan? Such a small percentage.” PeopleIraqAffectedAfghanistanPenaltiesPercentagesDeath Penalty Author:Susan Sarandon
“We have more families at risk with the death penalty. It targets the voiceless, the poor, people of color. And so it's important just to understand what your government is doing and how much they are spending.” PeopleImportantGovernmentPoorRiskColorSpendingTargetPenaltiesPoor PeopleDeath PenaltyVoiceless Author:Susan Sarandon
“It's not enough just to be in a panic. We don't have the luxury to be depressed about Trump. We have to look at issues like health care and the price of pharmaceuticals, the $15 minimum wage and things that actually make a huge difference in a lot of people's lives. That's feminist.” PeopleLooksEnoughCareDifferencesIssuesHugeTrumpFeministLuxuryHealth CarePanicMinimumMinimum Wage Author:Susan Sarandon
“There are many actresses that are working longer, because until you change the playing field and make it economically stronger for women, it's very difficult to say no to somebody when that's your only gig. If you're a producer, or if you have more power, you're going to be in a position to know that if you burn that bridge, there'll still be this bridge open. But still - when people ask me 'do you think your politics have decreased your chances of working, I say: 'In Hollywood, most of the prejudice has to do with if you're old or fat.' Power can't forgive that".” PeopleThinkingDifficultChancePrejudiceStrongerForgivingProducersAsk Me Author:Susan Sarandon
“When I tell people I'm a comedian they say, 'Oh, are you funny?' I say, 'No, it's not that kind of comedy.'” PeopleKindComedyComedian Author:Susan Sarandon
“So I would hope they would develop some kind of habit that involves understanding that their life is so full they can afford to give in all kinds of ways to other people. I consider that to be baseline spirituality.” PeopleWayGivingKindGodSpiritualLife IsSpiritualityUnderstandingHabitAll KindsGenerosity Author:Susan Sarandon
“The only thing I can talk about is just forgiving yourself, because I do not have everything together. And so I tell people: No, you should see my house, it's a mess.” PeopleShouldI CanTogetherHouseForgivingMessForgive Yourself Author:Susan Sarandon
“It is a different world than when I was growing up, and you started to just kind of maintain at thirty-five and just hope you can hope it together. People are a lot more vital than I am and doing all kinds of things and leading really important movements.” PeopleWorldKindImportantDifferentTogetherGrowing UpFiveGrowingMovementAll KindsThirtyDifferent Worlds Author:Susan Sarandon
“At a time when everything seems so out of control and the people you've elected are bogus and there's so much random violence and hatred, it fills you with such hope and admiration to even be part for a short time in a community where people have connected to strangers to try to put out a hand.” PeopleTryingHandsSeemsTimeHopeCommunityViolenceHatredStrangerConnectedAdmirationShort TimeRandom Violence Author:Susan Sarandon
“Certainly, if more people were smoking instead of drinking, people don’t get mean on weed, don’t beat up their wives on weed, and don’t drive crazy on weed. They just get hungry, don’t go out of the house, or laugh a lot. I think it would make for a much more gentle world.” PeopleIfsThinkingWorldMeanHouseLaughingWifeCrazyBeatsDrinkingHungryGentleSmokingWeed Author:Susan Sarandon
“We need a witness to our lives. There's a billion people on the planet... I mean, what does any one life really mean? But in a marriage, you're promising to care about everything. The good things, the bad things, the terrible things, the mundane things... all of it, all of the time, every day. You're saying 'Your life will not go unnoticed because I will notice it. Your life will not go un-witnessed because I will be your witness'.” PeopleNeedsMeanDoeCareOur LivesAdvicePlanetsTerribleGood ThingsBillionsWitnessBad ThingsTerrible ThingsRelationship AdviceMundaneReally MeanUnnoticedWedding CeremonyMarriage ProblemsRomantic Movie LoveBridalRomantic WeddingMarriage And Love InspirationalRomantic MarriageBad MarriageWeddings From Movies Author:Susan Sarandon
“We stand a chance of getting a president who has probably killed more people before he gets into office than any president in the history of the United States.” PeopleStatesPresidentChanceUnitedUnited StatesOfficeUsa Author:Susan Sarandon
