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Discover an inspiring compilation of quotes on the art of acting. Dive into the minds of renowned actors, past and present, as they share their thoughts on storytelling, character development, and the craft of acting. Uncover the wisdom and insights shared by these talented individuals who have dedicated their lives to the stage and screen. Whether you're an aspiring actor or simply appreciate the power of performance, these quotes will ignite your passion for the dramatic arts and leave you with a deeper understanding of the actor's journey.

Show me a great actor and I'll show you a lousy husband. Show me a great actress, and you've seen the devil. Read Summary

Jack Nicholson is a textbook actor who's very intuitive. He is absolutely brilliant at going as far as you can go, always pushing to the edge, but still making it seem real. Read Summary

More than an actor, I am a performer... I'm a great believer - honestly so, shamelessly so, vulgarly so - that cinema is for entertainment. If you want to send messages, there's the postal service. Read Summary

There's a personal me, there's an actor me and there's a star me. Read Summary

I don't kiss on screen. Period. Read Summary

I'm too shy to do kissing scenes. Read Summary

I'm an actor, I'm not a politician. Read Summary

My uncle was an Elvis impersonator - his name was Perry, and he went by 'Elvis Perry' - and my work as a wedding singer landed me a spot in his act. Read Summary

I grew up in a family of strong women and I owe any capacity I have to understand women to my mother and big sister. They taught me to respect women in a way where I've always felt a strong emotional connection to women, which has also helped me in the way I approach my work as an actor. Read Summary

How can a president not be an actor? Read Summary

I was only a leading man for a minute; now I'm a character actor. Read Summary

I just turned 40, and it's weird to think that I've been doing this almost my whole life. I was a child actor and then didn't do it through junior high and high school, then started up again in my late teens doing 'Young and the Restless.' Dabbled with school, went back to college, played around. I think I was doing Pleasantville at 23. Read Summary

I don't like magic - but I have been known to make guys disappear. Read Summary

NBC had a show called 'The Toughest Bouncer in America' that I did. But I told them I didn't like that term, 'bouncer.' To me, it's offensive. A bouncer likes to get physical, likes to put his hands on people. Read Summary

I'm not one for blaspheming, but that one made me laugh. Read Summary

I don't get off on romantic parts. But I often think if I had had my dental work done early on, well, maybe. Read Summary

I find it difficult to watch myself... I find it boring. Read Summary

I don't know what my favorite film of mine is... But I think the most important film I was in was 'Glory'. Read Summary

I don't need to be reminded that I was on 'Friends.' I remember - some of it, anyway. Read Summary

There was a time when I wasn't working a lot. It ebbs and flows. Mostly I was just living my life and playing 'Fallout 3,' a very fun game. Read Summary