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James Caan Quotes

My least favorite phrase in the English language is ‘I don’t care Picture Quote #1

It’s a very charming movie about the mob - a real stretch for me Picture Quote #1

Unless I love something or hate it, I don’t want to deal with it Picture Quote #1

I never rode a bull - I’m not that stupid Picture Quote #1

Some guys say beauty is only skin deep. But when you walk into a party, you don’t see somebody’s brain. The initial contact has to be the sniffing Picture Quote #1

I really believe that you grow up a certain way in New York. There’s a New York morality, a sense of loyalty. You know how to win and lose. There’s a thousand kids outside, you know who to push and who not to push. There’s a sixth sense you develop just because it’s New York Picture Quote #1

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My kid was a great baseball player. I thought I had it made. Front-row seats at Yankee Stadium. Then he turned sixteen and wanted to be a rapper Picture Quote #1

I remember at 16 years old, growing up in Queens, we were punks, but hey, when we went to the theater, we wore a shirt and tie! Similarly, I believe that to keep movie theaters in existence, they’re gonna have to make ‘em an event, have a couch, a table and drinks or something. Otherwise, there’s no reason to get out of your bed! Picture Quote #1

I’m sort of a Walter Mitty. I got fewer brain cells than most people, so when I got friendly with cowboys, I started rodeoing. When I was calf-roping, there was something about the dirt that made me feel clean Picture Quote #1

I’ve never been difficult to anybody or with anybody on a picture. Especially when you’re in that nice status of hierarchy of actors and actresses who get to approve directors. Because once you make that choice, it’s my belief that the director’s boss Picture Quote #1

Oh, absolutely. James Caan was the first movie star I’d ever met, much less worked with. He was an important person to me and my brothers and Wes. Bottle Rocket was the first movie for all of us. As you know, back then, [Caan] was having some career changes, I think Picture Quote #1

It is that, but really, it’s about how we don’t recognise the little things in life, or appreciate the little things in life like belonging. A sense of belonging is a big thing today Picture Quote #1

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People are always backing up when I’m just going to shake their hands Picture Quote #1

I’ve been lucky. The critics never went out of their way to single me out for doing bad work Picture Quote #1

One night I went over to get some dope from some Hollywood tough guy. After I left, my son Scott, who was only fifteen, went over with a baseball bat to kill him. I was laughing out of one eye and crying out of the other. I thought, Who am I kidding? Picture Quote #1

What I do quite honestly and seriously and not in any way being humble is not as important as what the garbage collector does. People make actors important Picture Quote #1

I was very fortunate in the 70s to work with the best actors, the best directors, the best cinematographers Picture Quote #1

Sure, I want to be the best actor in the world. But my life is my family, my son, my friends. I don’t know how anyone can find fault with that Picture Quote #1

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You’re the only one who’s closing your eyes at night. There’s no one else who can do it for you Picture Quote #1

I play a guy who believes he’s a king. He’s the most common man in the world; in fact his family, like his suits, are just make-up. It’s about dysfunctional people and dysfunctional relationships Picture Quote #1

What’s the difference between sex and love? I have four wives and five kids. I apparently don’t know the difference Picture Quote #1

My least favorite phrase in the English language is ‘I don’t care.’ Picture Quote #1

I loved ‘Funny Lady’ for whatever reason. People say they didn’t know I could sing and dance. Well, nobody ever asks me - it’s always, ‘Punch this guy.’ Picture Quote #1

The first movie I can remember ever seeing was Hard Times with Charles Bronson and James Coburn. My dad also introduced me to the likes of Jimmy Cagney... John Garfield... Robert Ryan... Steve McQueen... James Caan... Those are my fondest memories Picture Quote #1

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I’m here instead of having shoulder surgery. But I’m not sure which is more painful Picture Quote #1

There are a lot of guys in Hollywood who clap you on the back just a little too hard Picture Quote #1

Anyone of my generation who tells you he hasn’t ‘done Brando’ is lying Picture Quote #1

Actors have bodyguards and entourages not because anybody wants to hurt them - who would want to hurt an actor? - but because they want to get recognized. God forbid someone doesn’t recognize them Picture Quote #1

You have to be very careful when you let someone win Picture Quote #1

There’s nothing more boring than actors talking about acting Picture Quote #1

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My least favorite phrase in the English language is ‘I don’t care (James Caan Quotes) It’s a very charming movie about the mob - a real stretch for me (James Caan Quotes) Unless I love something or hate it, I don’t want to deal with it (James Caan Quotes) I never rode a bull - I’m not that stupid (James Caan Quotes) Some guys say beauty is only skin deep. But when you walk into a party, you don’t see somebody’s brain. The initial contact has to be the sniffing. (James Caan Quotes) I really believe that you grow up a certain way in New York. There’s a New York morality, a sense of loyalty. You know how to win and lose. There’s a thousand kids outside, you know who to push and who not to push. There’s a sixth sense you develop just because it’s New York (James Caan Quotes) My kid was a great baseball player. I thought I had it made. Front-row seats at Yankee Stadium. Then he turned sixteen and wanted to be a rapper (James Caan Quotes) I remember at 16 years old, growing up in Queens, we were punks, but hey, when we went to the theater, we wore a shirt and tie! Similarly, I believe that to keep movie theaters in existence, they’re gonna have to make ‘em an event, have a couch, a table and drinks or something. Otherwise, there’s no reason to get out of your bed! (James Caan Quotes) I’m sort of a Walter Mitty. I got fewer brain cells than most people, so when I got friendly with cowboys, I started rodeoing. When I was calf-roping, there was something about the dirt that made me feel clean (James Caan Quotes) I’ve never been difficult to anybody or with anybody on a picture. Especially when you’re in that nice status of hierarchy of actors and actresses who get to approve directors. Because once you make that choice, it’s my belief that the director’s boss. (James Caan Quotes) Oh, absolutely. James Caan was the first movie star I’d ever met, much less worked with. He was an important person to me and my brothers and Wes. Bottle Rocket was the first movie for all of us. As you know, back then, [Caan] was having some career changes, I think. (James Caan Quotes) It is that, but really, it’s about how we don’t recognise the little things in life, or appreciate the little things in life like belonging. A sense of belonging is a big thing today. (James Caan Quotes) People are always backing up when I’m just going to shake their hands (James Caan Quotes) I’ve been lucky. The critics never went out of their way to single me out for doing bad work. (James Caan Quotes) One night I went over to get some dope from some Hollywood tough guy. After I left, my son Scott, who was only fifteen, went over with a baseball bat to kill him. I was laughing out of one eye and crying out of the other. I thought, Who am I kidding? (James Caan Quotes) What I do quite honestly and seriously and not in any way being humble is not as important as what the garbage collector does. People make actors important. (James Caan Quotes) I was very fortunate in the 70s to work with the best actors, the best directors, the best cinematographers. (James Caan Quotes) Sure, I want to be the best actor in the world. But my life is my family, my son, my friends. I don’t know how anyone can find fault with that. (James Caan Quotes) You’re the only one who’s closing your eyes at night. There’s no one else who can do it for you. (James Caan Quotes) I play a guy who believes he’s a king. He’s the most common man in the world; in fact his family, like his suits, are just make-up. It’s about dysfunctional people and dysfunctional relationships. (James Caan Quotes) What’s the difference between sex and love? I have four wives and five kids. I apparently don’t know the difference. (James Caan Quotes) My least favorite phrase in the English language is ‘I don’t care.’ (James Caan Quotes) I loved ‘Funny Lady’ for whatever reason. People say they didn’t know I could sing and dance. Well, nobody ever asks me - it’s always, ‘Punch this guy.’ (James Caan Quotes) The first movie I can remember ever seeing was Hard Times with Charles Bronson and James Coburn. My dad also introduced me to the likes of Jimmy Cagney... John Garfield... Robert Ryan... Steve McQueen... James Caan... Those are my fondest memories. (James Caan Quotes) I’m here instead of having shoulder surgery. But I’m not sure which is more painful. (James Caan Quotes) There are a lot of guys in Hollywood who clap you on the back just a little too hard (James Caan Quotes) Anyone of my generation who tells you he hasn’t ‘done Brando’ is lying (James Caan Quotes) Actors have bodyguards and entourages not because anybody wants to hurt them - who would want to hurt an actor? - but because they want to get recognized. God forbid someone doesn’t recognize them (James Caan Quotes) You have to be very careful when you let someone win (James Caan Quotes) There’s nothing more boring than actors talking about acting (James Caan Quotes)

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