Quotes

Where you finish in life isn't determined so much by where you start as by whether you start.

The reason why I like "Humphrey Bogart" so much is because he looks like my Uncle.

Working at Chateau Marmont was magical. I could see all my favorite actors. Some were good tippers others were cheap.

Every time I introduce myself with my last name "Casablanca" people expect me to go: "Play it Sam! I said Play it again..."

Each day as I wake up I figure I'll walk into an audition room and get hit with a right to the heart and a left to the kidney, but I love it. Acting is uphill all the way because its so competitive and ephemeral and frustrating. There are many frustrations within the framework but the satisfactions are just enormous. Even the complainers love it.

When I was a kid, my first love was stealing. I know, stealing is bad because so many people have to live together side by side. However, when it comes to playing baseball, it's a whole different ball game.

There are many actors that catch my eyes but there are only a few that catch my heart. it is those I consider to emulate the most.

Acting training is part of a living tradition which I hold dear.

I believe that an Artist's job is to serve and bring hope to others. Being an actor is one of the greatest professions anyone can choose. When I bring a character to life and it inspires others to feel more connected and it soothes their loneliness , that's a job worth doing. film gives us an insight to other cultures and beliefs. It gives us a better understanding of our humanity.