David Schwimmer Quotes

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David Schwimmer

Profession : Actor

Birth : November 2, 1966

If I were given a choice between two films and one was dark and explored depraved, troubled or sick aspects of our culture, I would always opt for that over the next romantic comedy.

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I find America falling in love with a TV show flattering and interesting, but at the same time a little sad.

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You're only as good as the sum of your parts, and one person can't be a team.

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I had a mustache when I was 13.

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I can't go anywhere without being recognized. I'm.

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Can I tell you how strange it is to look in your rearview mirror and see guys in cars tailing you?

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I'm fiercely loyal to my friends, and I really cherish my friendships.

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You know, I grew up watching all kinds of films. So, as an adult, I wanted to be involved in all kinds of plays and television and film.

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'Friends', even though it was the longest single job I've had, still to me at the end of the day, when it was over it was a job.

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The reality is, Jennifer and I can do our job well because we truly are friends. But when the day's over, she goes home to her boyfriend and I go home to a magazine.

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It's a job - someone's gotta kiss Jennifer Aniston. The reality is, Jennifer and I can do our job well because we truly are friends. But when the day's over, she goes home to her boyfriend and I go home to a magazine.

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It's really important to me not to be known as Ross when I'm 60.

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I like to grow as an actor, and you can do that by playing parts that are unfamiliar to you and uncomfortable.

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I spend half my time just living my life, and the other half analyzing it.

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I was a geek in high school.

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If there's something I want, I go for it. I just think about how I'm going to go for it.

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There are certain pressures and things that change your life to a degree that, in the cost benefit analysis that constantly goes on, sometimes makes you think, 'Maybe I should just leave.'

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There's nothing like a play. It's so immediate and every performance is different. As an actor, you have the most control over what the audience is seeing.

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With the success of the last three or so years, when a lot of people start treating you differently, there's a danger that you may start to think of yourself differently. You rely on your friends to say, 'Hey, wake up!'

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I've made a good amount of money. I'm very happy that I can now support my theatre company and support friends and family, and I'm ready to maybe go back to school and change careers.

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