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Quote by John Malkovich

“Reviews are destructive by their very nature.”

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John Malkovich is an American actor known for his distinctive acting style and diverse roles. Born on December 9, 1953, he has been active in the film and theater industries since the 1980s. Malkovich gained an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance in 'Dangerous Liaisons,' which marked the beginning of his film career. He became an internationally recognized actor with roles in '12 Monkeys' and the 'Matrix' series, spanning from independent films to major blockbusters. more

“All you have is the writer's imagination. You have a very limited time to take this imaginary person and bring the details of their life, as you perceive them, to life. You attempt to do to that as fully and as vibrantly as you can. It's depressing to read how much you've failed. And it's not even particularly instructive or necessary to read how you succeeded because in the end don't you have to judge that?”

Persons Ends Imagination Judging Details Perceive Imaginary Depressing Limited Time

Author:John Malkovich

“For a while I wanted to be a professional baseball pitcher, and then I wanted to be a musician and then sometimes I think I'd like to start a store for gift-wrapping Christmas presents... But I feel I could do most things I set my mind to, except mechanical things, I'm not very good at that.”

Thinking Feels Mind Sometimes Wanted Musician Baseball Very Good Stores Pitcher Wrapping Christmas Present Baseball Pitcher

Author:John Malkovich

“I never wanted to be with someone who just hung around the house.”

Wanted House Hung

Author:John Malkovich

“The theater is so disappointing, really, that it's hard to go again and again. It's just too heartbreaking. I'd rather watch football or play a game or read.”

Hard Play Games Watches Football Theater Again And Again Heartbreaking Disappointing

Author:John Malkovich