“I think my being such a nomad let me into acting. I was always having to create a new image whenever we moved.” Quote by Aidan Quinn
“I would love, more than anything, to do an out-and-out farce with huge physical energy. Just because you're from the minimalist school, it doesn't mean you can't go big.” MeanBigsSchoolEnergyHugeFarceMinimalist Author:Aidan Quinn
“Really, most of us just focus on what's in front of us. We're too busy putting out the fires of everyday life.” FireFocusFrontsEverydayBusyEveryday LifeToo Busy Author:Aidan Quinn
“I'm not particularly a career-oriented guy. I'm lucky. I can make really interesting films much of the time with interesting people yet be anonymous, have a private life. But, I'd like to have the choice of the better roles.” PeopleI CanFilmGuyChoicesInterestingCareersRolesLuckyPrivate LifeReally Interesting Author:Aidan Quinn
“I'm not a city kind of guy. I'm happiest when I'm tromping through the woods. That's why I don't live in Los Angeles. Being physically away from Hollywood probably loses me a few jobs, but the best ones seek me out.” KindJobsGuyLosesCitiesHollywoodWoodsLos Angeles Author:Aidan Quinn
“I don't care. I mean, I've been stupid in the past, and I've learned from that. Some actors actually think about what they're going to talk about during the interview--they read up and meditate and plan quotes and get all inspired. It's very smart, but it's so planned. I never think to do that.” ThinkingMeanCarePastActorsPlansStupidSmartInspiredDon't CareI Don't CareI've LearnedInterviewsVery Smart Author:Aidan Quinn
“Thank you, but diamonds break easier than gold and people shine more through brokenness.” PeopleBreakEasierGoldShiningDiamondBrokenness Author:Samantha Boscarino
“I’ve learned the most from Randy Harrison. Because of his fantastic imaginary world filled with bizarre friends. He is constantly giving us good advice.” WorldGivingAdviceFilledFantasticI've LearnedImaginaryBizarreGood AdviceRandyImaginary World Author:Gale Harold
“You have to like your character, because if you don't, no one else will either.” IfsCharacterLike You Author:Gale Harold
“You are preparing yourself for a scene, and the most important thing is to remain emotionally available and remain in the moment with your scene partner. You don't want to let your own self-consciousness block the flow of creativity that's coming out so that you can act and react, and play what the scene is all about.” WantImportantSelfPlayMomentsConsciousnessCreativitySceneFlowImportant ThingsAvailablePartnersBlockComing OutPreparingSelf Consciousness Author:Gale Harold
“I mean, let's face it, it's 2000 and people are beginning to wake up on some level. I think that, as I was saying earlier, there's just no denying the impact that showing people the truth can have. It allows people to understand themselves, and when you understand yourself you can understand the people around you. And then you can begin to let go of all the bullshit that leads into things like world wars, racism, stereotypes, and bigotry.” PeopleThinkingWorldMeanWarFacesLevelsLetting GoRacismWake UpImpactWar Of The WorldsBigotryBullshitStereotype Author:Gale Harold