Michael Pitt quotes

Michael Pitt is an American actor, model, and musician known for his intense and versatile performances. His prominent roles include appearances in films like "The Dreamers" and "Funny Games," as well as the TV series "Boardwalk Empire." He is recognized for portraying complex characters and contributing to independent cinema. Here are 19 of his quotes:

I think in some ways you learn more from the things you don't like than the things you do. (Michael Pitt)

Acting is really scary, but it's also challenging, fun, hard work. There's always an element of improvisation with every actor, even when something is really scripted.

Michael Pitt

People don't want to be plagued by not knowing-they want answers.

Michael Pitt

'Dawson's Creek' was my introduction to the industry. It put some money in my pocket and it put me in the position I wanted to be in, where I could audition for projects that I wanted to be a part of. I didn't find it creatively fulfilling in any way though.

Michael Pitt

Different films have different places in people's lives. I don't get to see a lot of films, so I want to watch films I learn from.

Michael Pitt

You always have nerves. And it's important to respect your nerves and your doubts. And then you have to ultimately overcome them.

Michael Pitt

When actors give their input, it can be very ego-driven, and directors are scared of that.

Michael Pitt

I have fun making films. I love making films. It's the only thing I know how to do. And I do it well.

Michael Pitt

I feel that film, as opposed to theatre, is about capturing that one, real moment.

Michael Pitt

It sounds cliche, but success is your friends, your family, what you do, and if you're happy when you wake up.

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I think Van Sant is the most important American director we have. He takes the most risks. He's just pure to me. (Michael Pitt)

There are directors who, their direction is high, but then when you challenge it, it crumbles. They can't back up what they're asking.

Michael Pitt

There are two kinds of directors: There's the kind where two plus two equals four, and you have to help them figure it out. And then there's the kind that throws you in a room, locks the door, sets the house on fire and films it.

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Well, the first thing I wanted to be was a carpenter. Then I wanted to be a painter and then a singer. It was when I first saw 'Lawrence of Arabia' that I wanted to be an actor.

Michael Pitt

Personally, I'm very classic. If I'm going to wear a suit, it's going to be classic, black, and fit very well. There's nothing like it.

Michael Pitt

A kid now can practically record a song or edit a short film on his way to school. I think that will produce, perhaps, more less-interesting things - or you'll have to search more to find the interesting things. But I also think it's exciting.

Michael Pitt

I'm doing a record that has a story that runs through all of the songs, and then there is also a film that goes along with it.

Michael Pitt

I don't have a lot of time to surf the net and see what everyone's wearing.

Michael Pitt

All these directors who do different locations forget that one room can be shot from a million different angles and a million different ways. When I direct a movie, I'm going to use that.

Michael Pitt

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Occupation: American Actor
Born: April 10, 1981
Quotes count: 19

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