I’ve always loved reprehensible people because they’re so much more interesting to play on screen.
MICHAEL CAINEThere’s only two things I hate in this world. People who are intolerant of other people’s cultures and the Dutch.
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There was a certain moment. I was about 61 – two, three or four, and I got a script. And I sent it back to the producer saying – “I don’t wanna do it. The part’s too small.” And he sent it back to me, he said, “You shouldn’t read the lover. You should read the father.
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It’s vital to have your own space so you aren’t constantly in each other’s pockets.
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A lot of people said, Who do you think you are? I told them I know exactly who I am and I’ll tell you exactly where I’m going.
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What a lot of people dont realize about gangs, in my opinion, is that a gang is not there to attack you. Eighty percent of the people in a gang are there to stop anyone from attacking them. You join a gang for protection, not to go out and hit someone.
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About Superman and Batman: the former is how America views itself, the latter, darker character is how the rest of the world views America.
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I’ve never been out with a married woman, never. I respect others’ properties.
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When I look in the mirror, I see someone who’s happy with how he looks, because I was never one of the handsome Hollywood people. And I’ve had success as I’ve gotten older, because I’m able to play characters. I no longer get the girl, but I get the part.
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I usually control the environment I’m in, but my control is very quiet and subtle.
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The trouble with women? Elbows.
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I don’t think human beings are bad. They’re weak. And that’s what makes ’em bad.
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English is clipped in speech. Texas is exactly the opposite.
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Don’t sit as if you have nothing to say. You should be bursting with things to say. You just choose at this particular place and time, not to say them.
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I enjoy making people laugh. The trick is to tell them jokes against yourself. If you praise yourself, your stories aren’t funny.
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Use the difficulties – if you can’t avoid them
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I never look back at all. All of my sentiment and emotion goes into my family. I’m an extremely family oriented person and I have a very, very happy family life. That doesn’t just include blood relations. I have friends who are close to me.
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