James Marsters quotes

James Marsters is an American actor, musician, and voice artist, best known for his role as Spike in the television series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and its spin-off "Angel." His distinctive portrayal of the British vampire earned him critical acclaim and a devoted fanbase. He has also appeared in various films, TV shows, and has pursued a successful career in music. Here are 18 of his quotes:

I was uncomfortable with smoking too much because a lot of young kids watch and I didn't want to make that cool.

James Marsters

I'm a psychopath, but I don't have a problem with that.

James Marsters

My personal philosophy would be don't whine, don't let opportunities pass you by, be willing to work hard, and remember that you don't know as much as you think you do, ever.

James Marsters

It's all magic to me. Country to punk rock, all of it. Chopin to Kurt Cobain. But it always all comes back to punk for me, because that was the last time, punk rock or grunge rock, was the last time that passion ruled the airwaves.

James Marsters

Spike's was a very simple philosophy when we met him. I think that now he is forming one, and I think that the best thing that he has come up with so far is that a lot of being human is about degradation and pain and humiliation. I think he's starting to understand that for the first time. I think he got away from that by becoming a vampire and that's why he was so keen to stop being human, but he's getting back to being human now.

James Marsters

[Spike] is a sadist and he is never happier than when he is hurting people or killing people, but he is truly, sincerely, deeply in love with Drusilla.

James Marsters

In Europe they call geeks 'smart people,' and frankly I think we live in a culture that doesn't value intelligence enough; so I am very proud in saying that I am a geek.

James Marsters

I have turned roles down because they are rapists. It's something I don't even want to watch. If I even click on it on TV, I have to click it off or I'll put my foot through the screen... What you see on that screen is just my terror at having to do that scene.

James Marsters

I don't really feel sexy when I do love scenes because when I kiss a girl or a guy I want to be the one to decide to do that. And if someone says "OK, kiss him!" and you are getting paid for it, what is your profession? I don't want to be a prostitute being told stuff like "Show us your boob!", you know. So for me it really is a very uncomfortable day whenever you shoot that stuff. And so what you really is someone that you trust and feel comfortable with and someone who you really think has your back as a friend.

James Marsters

So, I'm going to go over on Angel. Joss is just going to find a way to keep me bleaching my hair, which is fine.

James Marsters

I don't have a computer - I don't like to get into it that much 'cause it can screw with your head a little.

James Marsters

When you are a hero you are always running to save someone, sweating, worried and guilty. When you are a villain you are just lurking in the shadows waiting for the hero to pass by. Then you pop them in the head and go home... piece of cake.

James Marsters

Tough guy Spike was always the funnest, but I'm most proud of the more recent stuff, the last season, I think.

James Marsters

I like all music. Well, I don't like music that was created to make money. I don't really like bands that don't write their own music.

James Marsters

I don't know much about the Internet, I'm afraid.

James Marsters

It would have to be connected with performance art somehow, either in the front of the house or the back. I was myopic about this from fourth grade on.

James Marsters