When I’m writing, I’m locking myself in a room. I’m the worst critic in the world. I write something and then I beat myself up. I’m like “Vin, you’re retarded, that makes no sense.”
VIN DIESELMy gut feeling about sequels is that they should be premeditated: You should try to write a trilogy first or at least sketch out a trilogy if you have any faith in your film.
More Vin Diesel Quotes
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My mom used to say that I became a fighter and a scrapper and a tough guy to protect who I am at my core.
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I love thinking about the film, the project and committing myself as much as possible.
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I’ve directed independent film.
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Find your confidence, lead with love, the rest will follow.
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Being male is a matter of birth. Being a man is a matter of age. But being a Gentleman is a matter of choice.
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I can’t go white, Indian, Asian, Latin. For me, in my existence, if I’m anything, I’m inclusive of everyone, and we are just one, and I hope that global harmony is in all of us.
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I started acting when I was seven-years-old. By the time I was 17 I would say: “If I’m not a star by the time I’m 18, I’ll get out of the business.”
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The most important thing in life will always be family. The people right here, right now.
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I envision the future sunny and with love, harmony and oneness. I think Hollywood is changing.
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Deal-making goes on with any job.
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I’m going to do my best to channel the character on a spiritual level.
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I shaved my head about 15 years ago and the first time I shaved it, I started running my hand through my hair and it was very therapeutic.
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I’m an actor. I can do whatever I want. As an actor, not everything has to be the most obvious choice. And sometimes, the best thing you can do is to defy expectations.
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Show me how you drive and I’ll show you who you are.
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Of course, I don’t act in an extreme fashion in my day to day life. I don’t think any of us live do. I think we all have that reserve somewhere and we pull upon it when we need it.
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That’s what I love. I love thinking about the film, the project and committing myself as much as possible.
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The whole year I was in LA I got into telemarketing and learned how to make money. Five years later that skill helped me make my first film.
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If it’s an amazing role, I’ll do anything.
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I’m not really afraid of the dark, except if I’m walking. The thing that scares me the most is the possibility of walking into a wall and busting my lip.
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If I’m on set and I’m in character, I’m not thinking like a producer. If I’m on set and I’m not in character, wardrobe and make-up, and I’m just coming on set for the moments that I’m not shooting, then I’m able to be the producer.
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Rated R movies are few and far between, nowadays. We’re all seeing less and less rated R movies, and less and less of them are being made.
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You get a timeless cool card in New York.
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The idea of exploring character relations and their development over a decade has to be appealing for any actor who cherishes his craft.
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I have dangerous bones in my body.
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Nothing comes easy when I’m in character, because everything I do in character, I take seriously.
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The films that I do are deep, introspective, brooding roles that you’re in this heavy headspace all the time.
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