John Malkovich quotes

John Malkovich is an acclaimed American actor, producer, and director known for his intense and versatile performances. His work spans film, television, and theater, earning him multiple award nominations. He is recognized for roles in films such as "Being John Malkovich" and "Dangerous Liaisons." Here are 101 of his quotes:

Some directors expect you to do everything; write, be producer, psychiatrist. Some just want you to die in a tragic accident during the shooting so they can get the insurance. (John Malkovich)
Utopia means elsewhere. View quote
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I don't lose my temper very often now, and if I do, it's well deserved. View quote
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Failure's a natural part of life. View quote
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Nothing you do particularly matters. But I'm not sure that's a great excuse for doing it poorly. View quote
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If you're too smart it can limit you because you spend so much time thinking that you don't do anything. View quote
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As an actor there are no drawbacks. View quote
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Even if you do succeed most people wouldn't notice anyway. View quote
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I don't really go through a process, it goes through me. View quote
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You have to play your characters, not like them. View quote
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Imagine how asleep or utterly unperceptive and clueless you would have to be not to see yourself as absurd for the most part. (John Malkovich)
I mean, anything that money can be made off will never be a problem to make, no matter what it is. View quote
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I only have two rules for my newly born daughter: she will dress well and never have sex. View quote
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When you think of how history is revealed, we know certain things to be facts at certain periods of time, which turn out not to be so factual as time marches on. View quote
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I was a very good baseball and football player, but my father always told me I was much more interested in how I looked playing baseball or football than in actually playing. There's great truth in that. View quote
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I can have incredible self-discipline. But see, I think it's obviously a form of stupidity. View quote
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Scary monsters are like Hula Hoops. They come in and out of fashion. View quote
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Fashion is chaotic, and it can be an aggravation, too, but it is at its best when it allows you to express yourself. View quote
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It never occurred to me to be an actor. View quote
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The world is ruled by violence, or at least the imminent threat of violence. It always has been. View quote
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It's not a gift of mine, but one given to me, to be able to criticise myself and not be crushed, by myself or by others. (John Malkovich)
Where women are concerned, the rule is never to go out with anyone better dressed than you. View quote
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I haven't physically attacked anyone in a couple of years. View quote
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I'm supposed to be a pretty good theater actor. View quote
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You have to do things people see or you don't get to do anything. View quote
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John Malkovich

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Photo: photo credit: vhf victor felder, CC BY 2.5
Occupation: American Actor
Born: December 9, 1953
Quotes count: 101
Wikipedia: John Malkovich

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