James Woods quotes

James Woods is an American actor known for his intense performances in film, television, and theatre. His work has earned him numerous awards and critical acclaim, making him a respected figure in the entertainment industry. He is also recognized for his outspoken personality and distinctive voice. Here are 28 of his quotes:

Here's what I believe a soul is - at least this, I believe it's at least this. I believe that every kindness that we create in our lives, if it came because we were affected by a person we loved and lost, that person lives through that kindness. That's what a soul is. (James Woods)
In a world where there is enlightenment, intelligence, kindness, awareness of others' needs and others' well-being, there is no terrorism. And in a world of viciousness and narrow-mindedness and only one way, there will be terrorism. View quote
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The whole world has gone back to something we are genetically engineered to do - communicating through symbols. View quote
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The bottom line is to be in control of your own destiny. View quote
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Look, just go sit at the card table with the rest of the kids and let the adults run the country. View quote
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My attitude about Hollywood is that I wouldn't walk across the street to pull one of those executives out of the snow if he was bleeding to death. Not unless I was paid for it. None of them ever did me any favors. View quote
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I was able to lean on people for favors and things to help out because their budget was so low. It was half of what John Travolta's perk package is on a film. Our whole budget was half of what his staff makes on a film. View quote
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The press is like a big bass, you just stick a hook in their mouth and they'll take it. View quote
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We work in an environment where your options are to do, you know, Batman 10, so when you get to do a movie that's a really great film like this, people really step up to the plate and enjoy it. View quote
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The lifeblood of my career has been independent film. View quote
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So you can say whatever you want and quote me however you want about politics and make the next payday, and that's fine because I'm making that deal with you, but just mention the movie along the way, OK? (James Woods)
I think the iPhone was as significant an invention as the Gutenburg press, in terms of the future of humanity. View quote
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When reality fails you change reality to support your beliefs and ignore the nagging voices in your head that tells you otherwise for they are trying to distract you from the one true God. View quote
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The silent killer of all great men and women of achievement - particularly men, I don't know why, maybe it's the testosterone - I think it's narcissism. Even more than hubris. And for women, too. Narcissism is the killer. View quote
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I think it's safe to say people are going to be interested in Kim Kardashian's love choices for the next 30 years. But they can take a minute to think about the new robotic arm that could replace the one they lost to cancer. Then they can keep thinking about Kim Kardashian. View quote
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No matter what it is, if you get 10 people in the business talking about something, you get 10 different opinions, but you know, they're amazingly well informed. View quote
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It's a great battle, and it really is a battle, and there are people from all walks of life, you know, never judge anybody at the table: A man can be the greatest poker player and he might know all the numbers, but he might get beaten by a really savvy kid who works in a grocery store; and that's what's so great about this game. View quote
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Celebrity - I don't even know what that means. Obviously it's the same basic word as celebration, but I don't know what's being celebrated. View quote
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I'm a pretty quiet guy, but if people want to think of me as a lady killer, I guess that's good. View quote
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My biggest problem in live games is that I love the game so much and I don't think I ever met a poker player I didn't fundamentally like - even if they're screaming and they're acting like real jerks. View quote
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Do you think I want to be the one lone voice against the Hollywood liberal establishment? It's not going to do me any good. (James Woods)
Sometimes the way you respond to horrific, evil deeds is the measure of one's self as a man, as a nation, as people, as a community. View quote
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I'm absolutely gonna win it, because I'm ruthless. I sit at the poker table and my job is to destroy people. View quote
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I'm famous for being nicer to my fans than anyone on the face of the earth because I figure, a) They pay my salary, and b) It's probably like a big moment in your life to meet somebody; so I would say, 'Just come on up.' View quote
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I love George Bush right now - and I always have! I'm the only guy in L.A. who voted for him. View quote
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