American Quotes

Freedom is the core of all human progress. It believes that nothing's given to us, but if you're willing to work hard. If you're willing to compete, the American dream is there for you.

As a dad, it's kind of exciting to see that your son follows what you believe in so strongly.

When your father directed your mother in 'Orpheus Descending,' the kid's going to be a theater nerd.

My mom introduced me to science-fiction.

I just think the more we're observed by other people, the less we can observe them in order to play them and find their true condition.

Now, I love playing moms who can't hide their paranoia.

Multitasking is a part of my everyday life.

I've been more conscious of my salt intake, sugar intake, making sure I'm not eating as many processed foods.

I don't know why I love cherries and I love pickles. I eat about two or three Claussen pickles a day. Those are just things I snack on.

I dedicated almost 12 years to the music industry before having children.

My first priority is my children. If at any moment I put aside something that I want to do to be a better parent than that is more than okay for me.

I am a firm believer that God has already ordered the things that have taken place in my life...and I'm just learning to follow the path he's laid before me.

You know what they call the fellow who finishes last in his medical school graduating class? They call him 'Doctor.'

One day of practice is like one day of clean living. It doesn't do you any good.

It was a hole in one contest and I had a three.

I don't jog, if I die I want to be sick.

I don't have any tricky plays, I'd rather have tricky players.

Damn referees, I'll miss them less than anybody.

The trouble with retirement is that you never get a day off.

There are really only two plays: Romeo and Juliet, and put the darn ball in the basket.

Finish last in your league and they call you idiot. Finish last in medical school and they call you doctor.

If you really do want to be an actor who can satisfy himself and his audience, you need to be vulnerable.

I'd rather make the cut in the Crosby than win another Oscar.

I would rather play Hamlet with no rehearsal than TV golf.

I have lost someone I loved as a brother, as a closest friend, and a remarkable human being. We have also lost one of the best damn actors we'll ever see.

When I'm reading material, if I'm a little bit afraid of a part and I'm willing to admit that to myself, then I'll do it, definitely. If I'm worried about being able to do it, to get it - I absolutely just love it.

Death ends a life, not a relationship.

I had bad days on the field. But I didn't take them home with me. I left them in a bar along the way home.

I don't care how long you've been around, you'll never see it all.

Baseball was made for kids, and grown-ups only screw it up.