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Matt Dillon Quotes

I like doing comedy, I like doing drama. Naturally I like to do, I like doing dramas, I like conflict, and when I do a comedy, you know, I’ve found that, like, romantic comedy is the trickiest one, because often it’s neither: it’s not romantic and it’s not funny. So, like, I like a comedy that’s biting. It’s biting humor or really quirky humor Picture Quote #1

I’m drawn to women who live in a world different from my own. I don’t believe you have to marry someone from your own backyard. James Joyce married a woman who never read any of his books Picture Quote #1

One of my biggest fears is not being able to break out of a rut; of becoming a prisoner to my ways, unable to change course. But in my mid-thirties, I learned you can change your thinking Picture Quote #1

It seems like a cliche, but you do grow up a lot faster when you travel a lot, go through things like this interview, spend time away from home and hang around with other actors. It’s inevitable that you’re not going to have a so-called normal childhood Picture Quote #1

One of my greatest fears is not being able to change, to be caught in a never-ending cycle of sameness. Growth is so important Picture Quote #1

Fame is part of me and my life as an actor. I enjoy the creative aspects of my life as an actor. I enjoy directing and acting as well. But the bottom line for me is not prestige and power. It’s about having an exciting, creative life Picture Quote #1

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People get really nuts around cars. They get angry at cars, they get angry at their car, they get angry at people driving in cars; there’s something really comical about that, about automobiles Picture Quote #1

I had acting teachers, and one of the things that was encouraged was to keep it fresh, to be spontaneous. That’s the magic of film often Picture Quote #1

These are people who haven’t gone through the legal means to becoming citizens like our forefathers did. They want all the benefits but none of the responsibilities Picture Quote #1

It’s a pretty good job being an actor, but it’s work sometimes. And when I say work, I mean it’s a job. You’re going to a job Picture Quote #1

I’m ambitious. I do think you have a tendency to be less happy sometimes when you’re a seeker. You can be disenchanted because you’re not getting what you want, and you’re always striving and looking ahead instead of just being in the moment Picture Quote #1

To be honest with you, there’s nothing that bores me more than sitting around with a bunch of actors talking shop. I love actors and I’ve got friends that are actors. They’re interesting people. But for some reason, usually when it comes round to talking shop, there’s a part of me that doesn’t like it Picture Quote #1

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Looks aren’t a big thing to me. I keep reading these articles in fan magazines about me, and I don’t even know who they’re talking about. It’s boring Picture Quote #1

I do get bottled up in interviews. You’re thinking about what you’re saying, and suddenly you get all tangled. So people think I’m sullen, or that I don’t have much to say. But my friends will tell you: a lot of times I talk too much Picture Quote #1

The first music I was ever exposed to was Irish folk music, like the Clancy Brothers. My father plays that and Christmas songs Picture Quote #1

One of the things I’ve learned over the years is that you only do what you can do as an actor. You do the best job you can, but you have no control over so many elements that are going to determine the outcome of that film. I never pay attention to what happens after Picture Quote #1

That’s the great thing about being an actor, you know, you can just jump to different jobs Picture Quote #1

There were six kids in our family, and I grew up fast. I had to do a lot of things on my own. I was a rebellious teenager. That’s why coming into the film business was good for me because it gave me some discipline. Once I became an actor, I had to grow up a little more Picture Quote #1

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A lot of people say I’ve missed out on a lot because I started acting at such a young age. What’s so obvious to me is that I actually was really lucky. I gained a lot and I got a head start in what I wanted to do in life. A lot of people in their late 20s, early 30s are just beginning to figure out where they want to go Picture Quote #1

Sunsets are great. Sunrises are a mixed bag. You either got up way too early or went to bed way too late Picture Quote #1

What’s really great about Buddhism is its rational, informal quality. Coming from my experience of growing up a Catholic, I found Buddhism to be refreshingly easygoing and forgiving Picture Quote #1

It’s important to air your concerns and fears with someone you trust. When you’re honest about how you can change and grow, and where your weaknesses are, then you open the door for improvement and change Picture Quote #1

I sometimes think love is God’s way of hoodwinking people into having kids. You fall in love, and all that passion goes into procreating and wanting children Picture Quote #1

Acting is very competitive. There are few good scripts out there and the ones that are good are very competitive. You look at your options and often times they’re not too appealing Picture Quote #1

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I look for really great characters. I say great because as long as they’re really good, there’s something you can do. And really good storytelling. And when people ask me what the story is, I say it’s really several stories really. They’re intermeshed Picture Quote #1

I think anytime you can do something you haven’t seen or done in a film before, it’s always a great day as an actor Picture Quote #1

I tend to wear my emotions on my sleeve. I’ve had my share of mood swings, believe me. But it’s a powerful thing when you realize that you have dominion over your behavior and your passions Picture Quote #1

I only hear my own voice. When you start hearing other voices, then it’s time to worry Picture Quote #1

I’m not the greatest boyfriend, but I’m not a creep. It’s more like I’m... absent-minded Picture Quote #1

When I was twenty-two it was a lot harder to get hurt by women. It was easier for me to, you know, cheat on a girlfriend. I can’t lie like that anymore Picture Quote #1

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I like doing comedy, I like doing drama. Naturally I like to do, I like doing dramas, I like conflict, and when I do a comedy, you know, I’ve found that, like, romantic comedy is the trickiest one, because often it’s neither: it’s not romantic and it’s not funny. So, like, I like a comedy that’s biting. It’s biting humor or really quirky humor. (Matt Dillon Quotes) I’m drawn to women who live in a world different from my own. I don’t believe you have to marry someone from your own backyard. James Joyce married a woman who never read any of his books (Matt Dillon Quotes) One of my biggest fears is not being able to break out of a rut; of becoming a prisoner to my ways, unable to change course. But in my mid-thirties, I learned you can change your thinking (Matt Dillon Quotes) It seems like a cliche, but you do grow up a lot faster when you travel a lot, go through things like this interview, spend time away from home and hang around with other actors. It’s inevitable that you’re not going to have a so-called normal childhood (Matt Dillon Quotes) One of my greatest fears is not being able to change, to be caught in a never-ending cycle of sameness. Growth is so important (Matt Dillon Quotes) Fame is part of me and my life as an actor. I enjoy the creative aspects of my life as an actor. I enjoy directing and acting as well. But the bottom line for me is not prestige and power. It’s about having an exciting, creative life. (Matt Dillon Quotes) People get really nuts around cars. They get angry at cars, they get angry at their car, they get angry at people driving in cars; there’s something really comical about that, about automobiles. (Matt Dillon Quotes) I had acting teachers, and one of the things that was encouraged was to keep it fresh, to be spontaneous. That’s the magic of film often. (Matt Dillon Quotes) These are people who haven’t gone through the legal means to becoming citizens like our forefathers did. They want all the benefits but none of the responsibilities. (Matt Dillon Quotes) It’s a pretty good job being an actor, but it’s work sometimes. And when I say work, I mean it’s a job. You’re going to a job. (Matt Dillon Quotes) I’m ambitious. I do think you have a tendency to be less happy sometimes when you’re a seeker. You can be disenchanted because you’re not getting what you want, and you’re always striving and looking ahead instead of just being in the moment. (Matt Dillon Quotes) To be honest with you, there’s nothing that bores me more than sitting around with a bunch of actors talking shop. I love actors and I’ve got friends that are actors. They’re interesting people. But for some reason, usually when it comes round to talking shop, there’s a part of me that doesn’t like it. (Matt Dillon Quotes) Looks aren’t a big thing to me. I keep reading these articles in fan magazines about me, and I don’t even know who they’re talking about. It’s boring. (Matt Dillon Quotes) I do get bottled up in interviews. You’re thinking about what you’re saying, and suddenly you get all tangled. So people think I’m sullen, or that I don’t have much to say. But my friends will tell you: a lot of times I talk too much. (Matt Dillon Quotes) The first music I was ever exposed to was Irish folk music, like the Clancy Brothers. My father plays that and Christmas songs (Matt Dillon Quotes) One of the things I’ve learned over the years is that you only do what you can do as an actor. You do the best job you can, but you have no control over so many elements that are going to determine the outcome of that film. I never pay attention to what happens after. (Matt Dillon Quotes) That’s the great thing about being an actor, you know, you can just jump to different jobs (Matt Dillon Quotes) There were six kids in our family, and I grew up fast. I had to do a lot of things on my own. I was a rebellious teenager. That’s why coming into the film business was good for me because it gave me some discipline. Once I became an actor, I had to grow up a little more. (Matt Dillon Quotes) A lot of people say I’ve missed out on a lot because I started acting at such a young age. What’s so obvious to me is that I actually was really lucky. I gained a lot and I got a head start in what I wanted to do in life. A lot of people in their late 20s, early 30s are just beginning to figure out where they want to go. (Matt Dillon Quotes) Sunsets are great. Sunrises are a mixed bag. You either got up way too early or went to bed way too late. (Matt Dillon Quotes) What’s really great about Buddhism is its rational, informal quality. Coming from my experience of growing up a Catholic, I found Buddhism to be refreshingly easygoing and forgiving. (Matt Dillon Quotes) It’s important to air your concerns and fears with someone you trust. When you’re honest about how you can change and grow, and where your weaknesses are, then you open the door for improvement and change. (Matt Dillon Quotes) I sometimes think love is God’s way of hoodwinking people into having kids. You fall in love, and all that passion goes into procreating and wanting children. (Matt Dillon Quotes) Acting is very competitive. There are few good scripts out there and the ones that are good are very competitive. You look at your options and often times they’re not too appealing. (Matt Dillon Quotes) I look for really great characters. I say great because as long as they’re really good, there’s something you can do. And really good storytelling. And when people ask me what the story is, I say it’s really several stories really. They’re intermeshed. (Matt Dillon Quotes) I think anytime you can do something you haven’t seen or done in a film before, it’s always a great day as an actor. (Matt Dillon Quotes) I tend to wear my emotions on my sleeve. I’ve had my share of mood swings, believe me. But it’s a powerful thing when you realize that you have dominion over your behavior and your passions. (Matt Dillon Quotes) I only hear my own voice. When you start hearing other voices, then it’s time to worry. (Matt Dillon Quotes) I’m not the greatest boyfriend, but I’m not a creep. It’s more like I’m... absent-minded (Matt Dillon Quotes) When I was twenty-two it was a lot harder to get hurt by women. It was easier for me to, you know, cheat on a girlfriend. I can’t lie like that anymore (Matt Dillon Quotes)

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