Michael Clarke Duncan quotes

Michael Clarke Duncan was an American actor best known for his role in "The Green Mile." His powerful presence and deep voice made him a standout in Hollywood. He earned critical acclaim and touched audiences with his memorable performances. Here are 18 of his quotes:

I'm used to being the big tough guy, the bodyguard type. (Michael Clarke Duncan)

When something happens, we always say it happens for a reason.

Michael Clarke Duncan

The person that's always talkin', you don't have to worry about that person. The person that while you're in his face, he's just lookin' at you with a smile on his face, that's the guy you worry about.

Michael Clarke Duncan

People always have an opinion. Doesn't mean it's right, doesn't mean it's wrong, but we have to respect their opinion.

Michael Clarke Duncan

Whenever I'm having a bad day and have an attitude, I stay home. I keep it at home.

Michael Clarke Duncan

I became a vegetarian 3 years ago. ... The best thing about being a vegetarian for me, number one is I know I'm not harming any animals. ... The number two thing is increased strength. I'm a lot stronger than I was when I was eating meat. ... Most of your most powerful animals in the wild are vegetarian, so I'm trying to get my strength to that level. I don't know if I'll make it or not, but elephants are vegetarians. They're pretty big, so...

Michael Clarke Duncan

So it was a thing that my mother always taught me to go for your goals and never give up no matter what they are, and I started believing that later on in life.

Michael Clarke Duncan

Whatever God gave you, you have to work that to your best ability - especially out here in Hollywood, the land of beautiful people.

Michael Clarke Duncan

I tell people, 'It's just like a cliche, but it's true: In Hollywood, dreams can come true.'

Michael Clarke Duncan

I try to avoid typecasting by doing different roles.

Michael Clarke Duncan

David Boreanaz is actually a very good director and he directed one of our episodes. Excellent director, knew exactly what he wanted. We never had long days with David. He was great, he knew exactly what he wanted and he's a fantastic director. (Michael Clarke Duncan)

Of course, people told me, 'Mikey, you will never be an actor. You don't have the look. You're ugly.'

Michael Clarke Duncan

I was up around 340 pounds because the producers said they wanted a really big guy, and I'm not that big, you know! I've lost it all now though. I'm 285 pounds, my sexy weight!

Michael Clarke Duncan

I came up during that time when music, to me, was really music. It wasn't about talking about a woman and calling them a derogatory name or something like that. It was real music.

Michael Clarke Duncan

My sister used to say I had a frail chest and she 'd beat me up all the time.

Michael Clarke Duncan

I love acting it's apart of me and I try to put a little bit of myself in each of my roles.

Michael Clarke Duncan

I really don't have favorites; I'm just a fan of movies, period.

Michael Clarke Duncan

When I get the chance, I'm at the theaters all the time, trying to check out the latest movies.

Michael Clarke Duncan

Michael Clarke Duncan

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Occupation: American Actor
Born: December 10, 1957
Died: September 3, 2012
Quotes count: 18

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