Donald Sutherland quotes

Donald Sutherland was a renowned Canadian actor known for his extensive work in film and television. His diverse roles ranged from intense dramas to popular blockbusters, garnering international acclaim. He became widely respected for his powerful screen presence and versatility. Here are 16 of his quotes:

I had a kind of meandering little career, and then I was given a chance to play one of the bottom six in The Dirty Dozen. (Donald Sutherland)
At my age, you sort of fart your way into a role. View quote
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Vietnam was a lie but at least there was a political agenda. It was the domino theory. Iraq is about nothing but George Bush's ego laced with imperialist ambitions. And it was helped by your government. View quote
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Everything was my fault. I was so dumb. But if I hadn't made the mistakes I made, I wouldn't have met the wonderful woman I've been married to for over 30 years, so I guess that makes the mistakes OK. View quote
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What the nation's built on is discussion, contradiction and growth, and at the moment you can't discuss anything. If you do start to discuss it, you get criticized. If people hate us, you have to find out why and try to solve that problem. View quote
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The only thing I feel passionate about is my wife. View quote
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I have been able to play a lot of guys and they have kept me working. View quote
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I would look a little silly playing Casanova now. View quote
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I have never planned anything. I have been doing this job for over 50 years. I have been paid to work with some wonderful people and it has been a huge gift, to me. View quote
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Not too much, though there's a certain amount of rancour and bitterness when someone tries to fire you. View quote
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No, I'm not rich. I had a tax problem in this country, curiously enough, and my accountant said the British government was patently wrong in taxing me, and they were, but we couldn't persuade them and it cost me everything I had. (Donald Sutherland)
To them though, not to us, we were just a catalyst for their imagination. View quote
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But even with no money you could still go to places like the Scotch Club and, you know, John Lennon might be sitting right over there, but I was certainly not a part of any of that circle. I was truly peripheral. View quote
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I am so glad my wife tolerates me. And we have three wonderful sons. View quote
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I love grabbing my wife and going to a distant location to film. View quote
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I don't think I have one iota of cynicism about acting. View quote
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Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland - Image
Photo: Festival TV Monte-Carlo, CC BY-SA 3.0
Occupation: Canadian Actor
Born: July 17, 1935
Died: June 20, 2024
Quotes count: 16
Wikipedia: Donald Sutherland

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