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Jeff Daniels Quotes

And regardless of the fact that in this country, certainly in the arts, we treat comedy as a second-class citizen, I’ve never thought of it that way. I’ve always thought it to be important. The last time I looked, the Greeks were holding up two masks. I’ve always thought of it not only as having equal value, but as the craft of it, being funny Picture Quote #1

Our kids are in their twenties now, which is a wonderful time Picture Quote #1

One of the more noble things the Oscars can do is pay attention to movies no one knows about. Blockbusters don’t need much help Picture Quote #1

You see a lot of these movies that are really just 90-minute video games. The effects are incredible. I get it: There’s an art to that, terrific. I’m not interested in it, but there’s an art to that I suppose Picture Quote #1

I know there are people, if I go into a market or a city for the first time, there are people that are there that just want to see the famous person, or the guy from ‘Dumb and Dumber’ or whatever movie they liked. And that’s fine, it gets them in the door, but then it’s my job to give them something different Picture Quote #1

I never said, ‘I’m going to be a big star.’ I said, ‘I’m going to be a good actor.’ And that took the pressure off Picture Quote #1

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I never starved. And you know, whatever talent I have, I’ve relied on that, versus image or star. I have just said, ‘Hire me if you want somebody good.’ I tried to be as good as I could be every time out, and that’s kind of bridged the decades Picture Quote #1

Meryl Streep’s brilliant, just brilliant. I’ve been fortunate to do two movies with Meryl. And for an actor to go moment to moment like she does, there’s no one better. And she dances between moments. Each take is different because she’s riding instincts, she’s riding impulses. And she trusts that Picture Quote #1

I think Michigan keeps you sane and on an even keel through the ups and downs. In Michigan, I do fireworks, shovel snow and live life Picture Quote #1

I love living in Michigan, which has been great for my kids and my family Picture Quote #1

I just never did buy this idea that you have to live in Los Angeles to be an actor. I didn’t see that as a requirement in my job description Picture Quote #1

I think we have the attention span of a gnat. You know, with cell phones and Twitter Picture Quote #1

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I went to Walter Reed hospital a couple of times to visit wounded soldiers, kids with no legs and one arm. You start to question some things Picture Quote #1

Television in the last few years has been where all the great writers are going. TV now is what indie film used to be Picture Quote #1

I think the American electorate should work a little harder at getting informed. That includes hearing, truly listening, to what the other side is saying. Whether you’re left or right Picture Quote #1

We’re all capable of anything as human beings. Any emotion, any action. We really are Picture Quote #1

Every actor just wants good writing Picture Quote #1

I have done all of the genres, and the dramatic role is my favorite Picture Quote #1

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On cable now, the writer is king. Any actor chases that Picture Quote #1

There is no best anything in art Picture Quote #1

Stars don’t want to have flaws. Stars like to be likable Picture Quote #1

Well, the music industry is littered with actors who belatedly came to singing Picture Quote #1

Comedy is hard to do. All the cliches about it are true Picture Quote #1

The biggest compliment I think an actor can get is I can’t imagine anyone else in the role Picture Quote #1

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I learned a long time ago that the show you’re going to see isn’t the one you have in your head. As soon as you understand that, you’re going to enjoy it a lot more Picture Quote #1

I don’t watch dailies. I don’t pretend not to read reviews, I just don’t. I wait for it to come on the air, just like everybody else Picture Quote #1

I know I’m not bipolar or schizophrenic, but this career allows you to explore, to take some facets of yourself and spin it Picture Quote #1

And the actors tend not to want to watch themselves very often. I’m one of those guys Picture Quote #1

I also write plays, so I understand the writers mind, and how obsessed you can get writing Picture Quote #1

We’re all capable of anything as human beings. Any emotion, any action. We really are Picture Quote #1

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And regardless of the fact that in this country, certainly in the arts, we treat comedy as a second-class citizen, I’ve never thought of it that way. I’ve always thought it to be important. The last time I looked, the Greeks were holding up two masks. I’ve always thought of it not only as having equal value, but as the craft of it, being funny. (Jeff Daniels Quotes) Our kids are in their twenties now, which is a wonderful time (Jeff Daniels Quotes) One of the more noble things the Oscars can do is pay attention to movies no one knows about. Blockbusters don’t need much help (Jeff Daniels Quotes) You see a lot of these movies that are really just 90-minute video games. The effects are incredible. I get it: There’s an art to that, terrific. I’m not interested in it, but there’s an art to that I suppose (Jeff Daniels Quotes) I know there are people, if I go into a market or a city for the first time, there are people that are there that just want to see the famous person, or the guy from ‘Dumb and Dumber’ or whatever movie they liked. And that’s fine, it gets them in the door, but then it’s my job to give them something different (Jeff Daniels Quotes) I never said, ‘I’m going to be a big star.’ I said, ‘I’m going to be a good actor.’ And that took the pressure off (Jeff Daniels Quotes) I never starved. And you know, whatever talent I have, I’ve relied on that, versus image or star. I have just said, ‘Hire me if you want somebody good.’ I tried to be as good as I could be every time out, and that’s kind of bridged the decades (Jeff Daniels Quotes) Meryl Streep’s brilliant, just brilliant. I’ve been fortunate to do two movies with Meryl. And for an actor to go moment to moment like she does, there’s no one better. And she dances between moments. Each take is different because she’s riding instincts, she’s riding impulses. And she trusts that (Jeff Daniels Quotes) I think Michigan keeps you sane and on an even keel through the ups and downs. In Michigan, I do fireworks, shovel snow and live life (Jeff Daniels Quotes) I love living in Michigan, which has been great for my kids and my family (Jeff Daniels Quotes) I just never did buy this idea that you have to live in Los Angeles to be an actor. I didn’t see that as a requirement in my job description (Jeff Daniels Quotes) I think we have the attention span of a gnat. You know, with cell phones and Twitter (Jeff Daniels Quotes) I went to Walter Reed hospital a couple of times to visit wounded soldiers, kids with no legs and one arm. You start to question some things (Jeff Daniels Quotes) Television in the last few years has been where all the great writers are going. TV now is what indie film used to be (Jeff Daniels Quotes) I think the American electorate should work a little harder at getting informed. That includes hearing, truly listening, to what the other side is saying. Whether you’re left or right (Jeff Daniels Quotes) We’re all capable of anything as human beings. Any emotion, any action. We really are. (Jeff Daniels Quotes) Every actor just wants good writing (Jeff Daniels Quotes) I have done all of the genres, and the dramatic role is my favorite (Jeff Daniels Quotes) On cable now, the writer is king. Any actor chases that (Jeff Daniels Quotes) There is no best anything in art (Jeff Daniels Quotes) Stars don’t want to have flaws. Stars like to be likable (Jeff Daniels Quotes) Well, the music industry is littered with actors who belatedly came to singing (Jeff Daniels Quotes) Comedy is hard to do. All the cliches about it are true (Jeff Daniels Quotes) The biggest compliment I think an actor can get is I can’t imagine anyone else in the role (Jeff Daniels Quotes) I learned a long time ago that the show you’re going to see isn’t the one you have in your head. As soon as you understand that, you’re going to enjoy it a lot more (Jeff Daniels Quotes) I don’t watch dailies. I don’t pretend not to read reviews, I just don’t. I wait for it to come on the air, just like everybody else (Jeff Daniels Quotes) I know I’m not bipolar or schizophrenic, but this career allows you to explore, to take some facets of yourself and spin it (Jeff Daniels Quotes) And the actors tend not to want to watch themselves very often. I’m one of those guys (Jeff Daniels Quotes) I also write plays, so I understand the writers mind, and how obsessed you can get writing (Jeff Daniels Quotes) We’re all capable of anything as human beings. Any emotion, any action. We really are (Jeff Daniels Quotes)

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