They used to call me ‘Touchdown T.’ I remember in high school, we had homecoming, and I got in front of the pep rally, and I told them, ‘I’m going to run for three touchdowns.’ I ran for three touchdowns, kicked the extra point, and took myself out the game.
MR. TMy momma didn’t clean up floors so I could be a thug… so I could wear my pants down.
More Mr. T Quotes
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You might not have the things you want, but if you check carefully, you got all you need.
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I take a lot of pride in the work I do, because people pay to see me. They’ve got to get babysitters, park their car, get popcorn and candy. I’ve got to be conscious of that.
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When I’m in the house of God, I don’t wear my jewelry, if you’re looking for my jewelry. All you see is my heart of gold.
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To me, it’s offensive. A bouncer likes to get physical, likes to put his hands on people.
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Guys who have to pretend to be tough, they ain’t. I’m tough.
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I try to use my experience and the fact that I grew up in the ghetto – I tell people you don’t have to rob or steal to get out of the ghetto.
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My reputation grew because I was a professional. I did my job, and I was courteous – a no-nonsense guy.
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Stay humble and be concerned for the less fortunate.
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I’m not the same man I used to be, I’m not out hell-raising, stuff like that. I am a changed man.
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If I forget to pray, I can’t get through the day without snapping at people.
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I used to tell her some man gave me $10 to sweep out the yard. I was like Robin Hood. I took from the rich and gave to the poor. Me.
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My mother is a strong, wonderful woman. I could never be anything she didn’t want me to be.
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I would never do a commercial if I thought it was offensive to anyone.
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I’m proud to be an actor. See, as an actor, you live longer.
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If you get knocked down – setbacks in life, like applying for a job if they don’t hire you – keep trying, keep getting up, keep doing it.
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