Tim Robbins Quotes

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Tim Robbins

Profession : Actor

Birth : October 16, 1958

Any time you're trying to do a movie with a happy ending, it's very difficult because it's been done before and you don't want to be manipulative.

Tim Robbins

Directing is creating a whole. You're able to combine different elements and create a film that is unique and true to your vision.

Tim Robbins

I couldn't care less about being a presenter at the Oscars.

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I don't view myself as a political leftie. I view myself as a storyteller who is fair to both sides.

Tim Robbins

I don't care about Clinton's haircuts or his affairs or any of that stuff.

Tim Robbins

I don't know if I ever really bought into the eternal damnation bit.

Tim Robbins

I don't think people have been able to deal with the fact that African American filmmakers can make movies about life and relationships.

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I have personal beliefs and they are sometimes reflected in the movies I make, but I also reflect other points of view.

Tim Robbins

I learned much more about acting from philosophy courses, psychology courses, history and anthropology than I ever learned in acting class.

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I learned never to listen to acting teachers because they don't know what the hell they're talking about.

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I like Spike Lee a lot. He's incredibly gifted and I don't think he gets the credit he deserves as a filmmaker.

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I mean, what are they scared of? Who's going to vote for anyone from the Communist Party, for God's sake?

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I ran spotlight. Swept up. Did box office. Ran the lighting board. But acting was the most fun.

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I started getting on my feet and clowning around, and they ended up putting me in a play when I was 12. And I was hooked.

Tim Robbins

I wouldn't even get elected. I'd probably deck a couple of people, too which would not play very well with the national media.

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I wouldn't say I'm a method actor. I do research when I feel I don't have enough experience for the part I'm playing.

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I'm not gangly; I'm very coordinated. I do have a bit of a baby face. But I guess that just means I'll be working longer.

Tim Robbins

I've been lucky-my looks haven't put me into one category. I don't look like a blue blood. I don't look like a criminal. I don't look like anything.

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I've long ago compromised my eight hours a night.

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I've used drugs that I do consider to be dangerous, drugs that are potentially detrimental to kids and society at large.

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