Normally, we push away the things we’re scared of.
JEFF BRIDGESThere are some actors that want you to call them by their character’s name and they have no relationship with you outside of the character. But I like to get to know who I’m working with so that we can relax together, and it’s more fun.
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Sometimes you’ll have a movie that you’re very proud of and you think it transcended all of your expectations but it doesn’t come out at the right time. I have done movies that have never been released. That can be depressing.
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You know, it’s kind of a shame in a way but the more seasoned directors a lot of times have more difficult getting a job than first time guys. New kid on the block kind of thing.
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Sobriety and health is the greatest thing.
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One of the tough things about being an actor, probably the hardest thing, is getting your foot in the door, and my father handled that for me at a very early age.
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There are some actors that want you to call them by their character’s name and they have no relationship with you outside of the character. But I like to get to know who I’m working with so that we can relax together, and it’s more fun.
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Life’s picking up speed.
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I’ve done several commercials and I’ve done voiceovers for documentaries.
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Basically, one of the hardest things about being an actor is getting your first break. I’m a product of nepotism. The doors were open to me. I’d done several movies before I decided what I wanted to do.
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The hoopla with all the award season is kind of mind-boggling. It kind of puts you on your heels.
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Obviously it’s fun to let yourself go and eat a pint of Haagen Dazs, but being healthy feels the best. Sobriety and health is the greatest thing.
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If you change partners every time it gets tough or you get a little dissatisfied, then I don’t think you get the richness that’s available in a long-term relationship.
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My m.o. as far as choosing projects is I really try not to work. I try to not do the scripts that are offered me.
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I’ve got a closet full of tuxes, and I appreciate that, because one thing I don’t like to do is shop.
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I don’t have too much time to jam with the rest of Hollywood.
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My mom wasn’t a movie star.
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