Quotes

“I'm the kind of person who does not remember bad things.” Tim Robbins

“If you're in the position to help someone and you do it, it's very rewarding.” Tim Robbins

“I'm fairly competant as a director and actor, but I am Mr. Neurotic as a writer. I just don't have enough confidence in my abilities to take criticism well. I take it personally. Start with 'It's a masterpiece,' and then tell me what you think could be changed.” Tim Robbins

“I learned much more about acting from philosophy courses, psychology courses, history and anthropology than I ever learned in acting class.” Tim Robbins

“There are a great number of Republicans who are economically conservative but have hearts and a consciousness about their country.” Tim Robbins

“Americans accept that gangsters are running the government.” Tim Robbins

“When you have a person in power who punishes people for speaking their mind, it's truly dangerous.” Tim Robbins

“Considering the fact that I've used it in the past, and know what it is, and seen the results of it, I don't view marijuana as a dangerous drug.” Tim Robbins

“I was a sports fan, but I also went to peace marches.” Tim Robbins

“Any time you're trying to do a movie with a happy ending, it's very difficult because it's been done before and you don't want to be manipulative.” Tim Robbins

“I couldn't care less about being a presenter at the Oscars.” Tim Robbins

“I don't care about Clinton's haircuts or his affairs or any of that stuff.” Tim Robbins

“I like Spike Lee a lot. He's incredibly gifted and I don't think he gets the credit he deserves as a filmmaker.” Tim Robbins

“I ran spotlight. Swept up. Did box office. Ran the lighting board. But acting was the most fun.” Tim Robbins

“I'm not gangly; I'm very coordinated. I do have a bit of a baby face. But I guess that just means I'll be working longer.” Tim Robbins

“My father described me as the oldest baby he'd ever seen. I apparently was very serious and reflective.” Tim Robbins

“There are dumb actors. But there are dumb politicians and dumb bakers.” Tim Robbins

“When you make the judgement as a network that there are only three candidates, you are censoring points of view.” Tim Robbins

“Altman was told they wouldn't do the film with me. He could easily have abandoned me, but he stood by me and really bailed me out.” Tim Robbins

“Directing is creating a whole. You're able to combine different elements and create a film that is unique and true to your vision.” Tim Robbins

“I don't know if I ever really bought into the eternal damnation bit.” Tim Robbins

“I don't think people have been able to deal with the fact that African American filmmakers can make movies about life and relationships.” Tim Robbins

“I don't view myself as a political leftie. I view myself as a storyteller who is fair to both sides.” Tim Robbins

“I have personal beliefs and they are sometimes reflected in the movies I make, but I also reflect other points of view.” Tim Robbins

“I learned never to listen to acting teachers because they don't know what the hell they're talking about.” Tim Robbins

“I love iconoclasts. I love individuals. I love people that are true to themselves, whatever the cost.” Tim Robbins

“I mean, what are they scared of? Who's going to vote for anyone from the Communist Party, for God's sake?” Tim Robbins

“I started getting on my feet and clowning around, and they ended up putting me in a play when I was 12. And I was hooked.” Tim Robbins

“I wouldn't even get elected. I'd probably deck a couple of people, too which would not play very well with the national media.” Tim Robbins

“I wouldn't say I'm a method actor. I do research when I feel I don't have enough experience for the part I'm playing.” Tim Robbins