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Matthew Lillard Quotes

Nothing would make my kids happier than to do another movie Picture Quote #1

Thing is, I’m a funny actor, but I’m not good at being funny. I’m going to ramble for a second: I’m an actor who can make things funny in the moment, like in stakes or in circumstances or out of character Picture Quote #1

I’m almost 40, so it’s an awkward time in my career. You kind of hope it comes through and, if not, I’ll be a waiter. Awesome Picture Quote #1

The stage is a training ground and it’s where you learn what’s funny and what’s successful Picture Quote #1

I like doing family films Picture Quote #1

Being onstage is like being rock star. Whereas if you’re doing a movie, it’s such a confined space. You know, you do a comedy, it’s so hard, too, ‘cause with a comedy, there’s no vocal reaction, there’s no energy that you get back that spurs you on to be funnier because everyone has to be quiet Picture Quote #1

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Charlie Brown’s good. I always had a little crush on that Lucy. I thought she was kind of a hot little brunette Picture Quote #1

Hollywood used to be run by artists and people who loved artists... people who wanted to make movies for all the right reasons. For the love. The Art. To tell stories. Yes to make money as well, but it was about both. Now I feel, it’s mostly about bottom line and making money Picture Quote #1

How much do you have to pay someone to be in a George Clooney/Alexander Payne film? Nothing! Because everyone in the world wants to be a part of it. Therefore you pay nothing. And that continues until you become something they need... I’m not that kind of actor. I’m blue collar and very replaceable Picture Quote #1

I direct with energy. I believe in energy. I think energy is an electric thing in actors. I try to inspire, encourage, and make choices with lots of energy. and truth. I’m big fan of truth and being funny. I like leading 50 people into battle every day Picture Quote #1

Now, more then ever, we have the ability to make films for almost nothing and that’s broken down all barriers of entry. I think it’s a new golden age of film-making. With that, there needs to be the ability to recoup investment dollars, people need to make money Picture Quote #1

Something like ‘Without a Paddle’ does really well at the box office and I’m like, ‘Oh, here we go.’ In ‘Without a Paddle’ I’m the romantic lead - great! A comedy and that’s what America wants. Then it did nothing for me and I went into kind-of a work abyss. I just didn’t get another shot Picture Quote #1

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I was like, what the hell is my life coming to? I’m a trained actor! I’ve done Shakespeare and here I am having farting contests with an imaginary dog! Picture Quote #1

As a kid, as a young actor, I really wanted to pop. I wanted to create something different. I wanted to be Sean Penn, but I didn’t have all the words to be Sean Penn. But I was trying to do something different in every role Picture Quote #1

Every character lives in ever actor and if you’re doing your job right, you’re just accessing that part of your fantasy life. I can kill someone just as quickly as I can have sex with someone. You can switch that instinct, no matter what - you can pretend anything Picture Quote #1

I’ve really enjoyed the independent film world. I’ve had a blast. But, the reality is that I really want to make bigger movies. If I could make movies that carry great characters and great performances and great pathos, and can have an explosion or two, that would be fine with me Picture Quote #1

My tone and my style are reflected in the movies I choose to make. I want to make big movies. My dream is to be Jon Favreau or Ben Affleck Picture Quote #1

It’s always fun to play a bad guy because you get more to do. It’s more arch. There’s more energy to throw into it Picture Quote #1

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I always think that I’m the best thing in a lot of bad movies. Personally, I have to. I think that I like me as an actor Picture Quote #1

I’m not a broad comedy guy. I’ve been funny in movies, but I’m not a comedian. I’m an actor who’s sometimes funny Picture Quote #1

You may not have faith in my friend fate, But my friend fate has faith in you Picture Quote #1

Every kid’s dream is to be a great actor Picture Quote #1

There are several times when I walked into a room and just felt like such a sham. That’s the problem with auditioning Picture Quote #1

The great thing about acting is the longer you do it, the more you realize that all those realities are inside you. No matter how crazy they are, you can pretend that they are a part of you. The great thing about this job is you get to play with every aspect of your id and who you are Picture Quote #1

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I always think that I’m the best thing in a lot of bad movies. Personally, I have to. I think that I like me as an actor Picture Quote #1

I got into a bad jag of movies that helped pay the rent and I thought would help further me along Picture Quote #1

When you’re making an independent film what you don’t have in time and money you have to make up with creativity and diligence Picture Quote #1

When you go from movie to movie, it’s like going from family to family. You work with people for really intense hours on really long days and a bond happens. So even when a movie is terrible, you love it Picture Quote #1

The more lines I have, in general, the worse a movie is. It’s very rare that I get say great things in fantastic movies. So if you see me as like, number one on a call sheet? In general, that movie is pretty bad Picture Quote #1

A lot of times, as a clown, you find acting for a reason. It’s a way to exercise yourself. If you’re funny, you test yourself Picture Quote #1

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Nothing would make my kids happier than to do another movie (Matthew Lillard Quotes) Thing is, I’m a funny actor, but I’m not good at being funny. I’m going to ramble for a second: I’m an actor who can make things funny in the moment, like in stakes or in circumstances or out of character (Matthew Lillard Quotes) I’m almost 40, so it’s an awkward time in my career. You kind of hope it comes through and, if not, I’ll be a waiter. Awesome (Matthew Lillard Quotes) The stage is a training ground and it’s where you learn what’s funny and what’s successful (Matthew Lillard Quotes) I like doing family films (Matthew Lillard Quotes) Being onstage is like being rock star. Whereas if you’re doing a movie, it’s such a confined space. You know, you do a comedy, it’s so hard, too, ‘cause with a comedy, there’s no vocal reaction, there’s no energy that you get back that spurs you on to be funnier because everyone has to be quiet (Matthew Lillard Quotes) Charlie Brown’s good. I always had a little crush on that Lucy. I thought she was kind of a hot little brunette (Matthew Lillard Quotes) Hollywood used to be run by artists and people who loved artists... people who wanted to make movies for all the right reasons. For the love. The Art. To tell stories. Yes to make money as well, but it was about both. Now I feel, it’s mostly about bottom line and making money (Matthew Lillard Quotes) How much do you have to pay someone to be in a George Clooney/Alexander Payne film? Nothing! Because everyone in the world wants to be a part of it. Therefore you pay nothing. And that continues until you become something they need... I’m not that kind of actor. I’m blue collar and very replaceable (Matthew Lillard Quotes) I direct with energy. I believe in energy. I think energy is an electric thing in actors. I try to inspire, encourage, and make choices with lots of energy. and truth. I’m big fan of truth and being funny. I like leading 50 people into battle every day (Matthew Lillard Quotes) Now, more then ever, we have the ability to make films for almost nothing and that’s broken down all barriers of entry. I think it’s a new golden age of film-making. With that, there needs to be the ability to recoup investment dollars, people need to make money (Matthew Lillard Quotes) Something like ‘Without a Paddle’ does really well at the box office and I’m like, ‘Oh, here we go.’ In ‘Without a Paddle’ I’m the romantic lead - great! A comedy and that’s what America wants. Then it did nothing for me and I went into kind-of a work abyss. I just didn’t get another shot (Matthew Lillard Quotes) I was like, what the hell is my life coming to? I’m a trained actor! I’ve done Shakespeare and here I am having farting contests with an imaginary dog! (Matthew Lillard Quotes) As a kid, as a young actor, I really wanted to pop. I wanted to create something different. I wanted to be Sean Penn, but I didn’t have all the words to be Sean Penn. But I was trying to do something different in every role (Matthew Lillard Quotes) Every character lives in ever actor and if you’re doing your job right, you’re just accessing that part of your fantasy life. I can kill someone just as quickly as I can have sex with someone. You can switch that instinct, no matter what - you can pretend anything (Matthew Lillard Quotes) I’ve really enjoyed the independent film world. I’ve had a blast. But, the reality is that I really want to make bigger movies. If I could make movies that carry great characters and great performances and great pathos, and can have an explosion or two, that would be fine with me (Matthew Lillard Quotes) My tone and my style are reflected in the movies I choose to make. I want to make big movies. My dream is to be Jon Favreau or Ben Affleck (Matthew Lillard Quotes) It’s always fun to play a bad guy because you get more to do. It’s more arch. There’s more energy to throw into it. (Matthew Lillard Quotes) I always think that I’m the best thing in a lot of bad movies. Personally, I have to. I think that I like me as an actor. (Matthew Lillard Quotes) I’m not a broad comedy guy. I’ve been funny in movies, but I’m not a comedian. I’m an actor who’s sometimes funny. (Matthew Lillard Quotes) You may not have faith in my friend fate, But my friend fate has faith in you (Matthew Lillard Quotes) Every kid’s dream is to be a great actor (Matthew Lillard Quotes) There are several times when I walked into a room and just felt like such a sham. That’s the problem with auditioning (Matthew Lillard Quotes) The great thing about acting is the longer you do it, the more you realize that all those realities are inside you. No matter how crazy they are, you can pretend that they are a part of you. The great thing about this job is you get to play with every aspect of your id and who you are (Matthew Lillard Quotes) I always think that I’m the best thing in a lot of bad movies. Personally, I have to. I think that I like me as an actor (Matthew Lillard Quotes) I got into a bad jag of movies that helped pay the rent and I thought would help further me along (Matthew Lillard Quotes) When you’re making an independent film what you don’t have in time and money you have to make up with creativity and diligence (Matthew Lillard Quotes) When you go from movie to movie, it’s like going from family to family. You work with people for really intense hours on really long days and a bond happens. So even when a movie is terrible, you love it (Matthew Lillard Quotes) The more lines I have, in general, the worse a movie is. It’s very rare that I get say great things in fantastic movies. So if you see me as like, number one on a call sheet? In general, that movie is pretty bad (Matthew Lillard Quotes) A lot of times, as a clown, you find acting for a reason. It’s a way to exercise yourself. If you’re funny, you test yourself (Matthew Lillard Quotes)

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