Bill Murray quotes

Bill Murray is an American actor and comedian, widely recognized for his roles in both comedy and drama films. Famous for his work in movies like "Ghostbusters," "Groundhog Day," and "Lost in Translation," he has become a beloved figure in popular culture. He continues to impress audiences with his unique humor and unforgettable performances. Here are 58 of his quotes:

To people who want to be rich and famous, I'd say, "Get rich first and see if that doesn't cover it."

Bill Murray

I don't know what my fans are going to think. It's definitely not what they're used to from me.

Bill Murray

When Piedmont died, I had to pay him back for my life. I found out there's another debt to pay - for the privilege of being alive. I thought Sophie was my reward for trying to live a good life. Uh uh. There is no payoff - not now.

Bill Murray

No one really wants to admit they are lonely, and it is never really addressed very much between friends and family. But I have felt lonely many times in my life.

Bill Murray

I go home and stay there. I wash and scrub up each day, and that's it. One month I actually grew a moustache, just so I could say that I'd done something.

Bill Murray

Golf was my first glimpse of comedy. I was a caddy when I was a kid. I was on the golf course rather than being in lessons, but I can play better now than I could then.

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I'm suspicious of people who don't like dogs, but I trust a dog when it doesn't like a person.

Bill Murray

This isn't the old Mister Sunshine.

Bill Murray

There's only a couple times when fame is ever helpful. Sometimes you can get into a restaurant where the kitchen is just closing. Sometimes you can avoid a traffic violation. But the only time it really matters is in the emergency room with your kids. That's when you want to be noticed, because it's very easy to get forgotten in an ER.

Bill Murray

Unless it's really despicable, then you have to just jump with both feet on the neck.

Bill Murray

I think The Razor's Edge is a pretty good movie. But at the time, it was just as reviled as any other comedian doing a serious thing now.

Bill Murray

A melancholy can be sweet. It's not a mean thing, but it's something that happens in life - like autumn.

Bill Murray

The more relaxed you are, the better you are at everything: the better you are with your loved ones, the better you are with your enemies, the better you are at your job, the better you are with yourself.

Bill Murray

I don't have to take this abuse from you -- I have hundreds of people waiting in line to abuse me!

Bill Murray

And I don't like to work. I only like working when I'm working.

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I realized the more fun I had, the more relaxed I was working, the better I worked.

Bill Murray

I always want to say to people who want to be rich and famous: 'try being rich first'. See if that doesn't cover most of it. There's not much downside to being rich, other than paying taxes and having your relatives ask you for money. But when you become famous, you end up with a 24-hour job.

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It's hard to be an artist. It's hard to be anything. It's hard to be.

Bill Murray

I think midlife crisis is just a point where people's careers have reached some plateau and they have to reflect on their personal relationships.

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Movie acting suits me because I only need to be good for ninety seconds at a time.

Bill Murray

Sometimes I snore, like when I get really tired.

Bill Murray

We're born alone. We do need each other. It's lonely to really effectively live your life, and anyone you can get help from or give help to; that's part of your obligation.

Bill Murray