Sean Connery quotes - page 2

Sean Connery was a Scottish actor, widely celebrated for his role as the original James Bond in the film series. His charismatic performances and commanding presence earned him numerous awards, including an Academy Award and several BAFTAs. He became an enduring icon of cinema and is remembered as one of the greatest actors of his generation. Here are 55 of his quotes:

I don't understand if you get caught in a fight, but take it out on a room, how that implies some psychiatric disorder.

Sean Connery

There's something fundamentally wrong with a system where there's been 17 years of a Tory Government and the people of Scotland have voted Socialist for 17 years. That hardly seems democratic.

Sean Connery

I have no shortage of material or offers, it's just a case of what you select to do. But I think it's realistic that my chances of playing Romeo are now over.

Sean Connery

I unfortunately don't speak French, but my wife is now fluent in English, which really reflects rather badly on me.

Sean Connery

Don't wait for it to happen, don't even want it to happen just watch what does happen.

Sean Connery

I left Scotland when I was 16 because I had no qualifications for anything but to join the Navy, having left school at 13.

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There's one major difference between James Bond and me! He is able to sort out problems!

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I don't think I'll ever act again. I have so many wonderful memories, but those days are over.

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There's always a new challenge to keep you motivated.

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I still pay full tax when I work in England and the same when I work in America.

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I am not a politician and I have no intention of being one.

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It's a kind of madness in cosmopolitan cities now.

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Everything I have done or attempted to do for Scotland has always been for her benefit, never my own and I defy anyone to prove otherwise.

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The knighthood I received was a fantastic honour but it's not something I've ever used and I don't think I ever will.

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I'm swimming every day and I'm even trying to get the golf swing working again - but that might take a little bit longer.

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If anything could have pulled me out of retirement, it would have been an Indiana Jones film.

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Scotland should be nothing less than equal with all the other nations of the world.

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My view is that to get anywhere in life you have to be anti-social, otherwise you'll end up being devoured. I've never been particularly social, anyway, but if I've ever been rude, fifty per cent of it has usually been provoked by other people's attitudes. Though I do admit, like most Celts, I'm moody. It's fine until people try to cheer you up with gems like, 'snap out of it' or 'Come on, now'.

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Personally I give us ... one chance of three.

Sean Connery

I don't think there is anything particularly wrong in hitting a woman, though I don't recommend you do it the same way that you hit a man.

Sean Connery

I'm an actor - it's not brain surgery. If I do my job right, people won't ask for their money back.

Sean Connery

Be careful what you shoot at ... most things in here don't react too well to bullets.

Sean Connery