Verne Troyer Quotes

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Verne Troyer

Profession : Actor

Birth : January 1, 1969

In Men in Black, it was a very small character, no pun intended.

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My parents taught me to be optimistic and independent. They made me feel that I could do anything I set my mind to, which has really helped me. They didn't make allowances for me because of my height. I had to do everything my brother and sister had to do, including raising our animal menagerie that included cows and chickens.

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I got a call from somebody who used to be the president of Little Persons of America. She got called from some producers who wanted someone of a certain size in the John Hughes film 'Baby's Day Out.' So that was my big break, as the stunt double of a nine-month-old.

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Working with Christopher Plummer, I mean, he's a legend. I was so, so nervous even meeting him, but he made me feel comfortable, and that helped me tremendously.

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'Pinocchio's Revenge' was pretty bad. I was basically a stunt double for a doll.

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I'm a big sports fan. College football is my favorite.

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I stay away from the elf roles; I stay away from playing a leprechaun. All the roles I try to do are something that an average actor would do.

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Somebody pitched me a superhero movie involving Abraham Lincoln. I was also pitched the idea of Dwarfula, which involved a mob of little people.

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What I really enjoy the most is seeing what the crowd likes. I enjoy making people laugh.

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We were doing the dance routine and I dislocated my knee. I've been doing stunts for a long time and it's kind of weird that I'd dislocate my knee just dancing.

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There's times when you're having dinner with a good friend and you're in the middle of a conversation and somebody comes up and cuts you off. Can you sign this? Can I take a picture with you? I'm adjusting to all the attention.

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People have a good time with all the catch phrases.

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Now I get to pick and choose exactly what I want to do.

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Me being able to beat up Austin Powers? I mean, how great can that be?

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In the film, I'm not very mobile, like in the space suit.

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In high school and college all my friends and my brother wrestled.

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If I did everything, I probably wouldn't be here talking to you. There aren't too many people who can actually double me, so I do most of my stunts though.

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I've done approximately 15 films, and most of the things I've done have either been stunt or costume work.

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I'll be one of the Who's of Whoville.

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I went to see the film with a regular audience for the first time on Sunday, and was basically swamped.

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