Tony Todd Quotes

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Tony Todd

Profession : Actor

Birth : December 4, 1954

Chicago's a great city for filming. The city is so rich architecturally. I think that's part of what made 'Candyman' special.

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I love film noir, so Billy Wilder is like my favorite director of all time.

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My first assignment was a curtain-puller for 'The Curious Savage.'

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But you have to be told you're special first before you believe it yourself. I was first told I was special by my aunt. The second person was my scoutmaster.

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It's weird how your friends chart things. First it's, 'When are you going to get a job?' Then as soon as things started to happen, it's, 'We're proud of you. You represent us.'

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But the people who give me the best reality check are my children.

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I had a great childhood. My priorities were straight.

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I tried the swimming team, but nobody came to the matches. But they did show up for the plays.

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I can't speak to what makes people think that I'm scary.

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It's like going back home... It really is a family on '24.'

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When you do a good theatrical production, sometimes you dream about that 8 o'clock curtain call for six months.

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