Tim Robbins quotes

Tim Robbins is an American actor, director, and producer, recognized for his diverse roles in film and television. His performances in movies like "The Shawshank Redemption" and "Mystic River" have earned critical and popular acclaim. He is also known for his activism and socially conscious filmmaking. Here are 58 of his quotes:

Americans accept that gangsters are running the government. (Tim Robbins)
There's nothing more boring than unintelligent actors, because all they have to talk about is themselves and acting. There have to be other things. View quote
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I learned much more about acting from philosophy courses, psychology courses, history and anthropology than I ever learned in acting class. View quote
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Most good actors have a huge intelligence about the human condition and a real open heart to different kinds of people and behavior. View quote
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I don't care about Clinton's haircuts or his affairs or any of that stuff. View quote
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Considering the fact that I've used it in the past, and know what it is, and seen the results of it, I don't view marijuana as a dangerous drug. View quote
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I have personal beliefs and they are sometimes reflected in the movies I make, but I also reflect other points of view. View quote
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I was a sports fan, but I also went to peace marches. View quote
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I love iconoclasts. I love individuals. I love people that are true to themselves, whatever the cost. View quote
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Bush is very clever. When the debate should have been about the deterioration of our cities and the lack of action by government, he sent in his idiot to make an outrageous statement about Murphy Brown. View quote
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I'm fairly competant as a director and actor, but I am Mr. Neurotic as a writer. I just don't have enough confidence in my abilities to take criticism well. I take it personally. Start with 'It's a masterpiece,' and then tell me what you think could be changed. (Tim Robbins)
You had to know how to fight or you had to know how to avoid a fight. I didn't enjoy fighting, so I learned how to avoid them. View quote
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New York is not conductive to theater. New York does not encourage its young. It does not encourage experimentation. View quote
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If I'm a commodity, it wouldn't be a wise idea to buy stock in me - although, in the long run, maybe I'm a slow growth investment. View quote
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I'm not gangly; I'm very coordinated. I do have a bit of a baby face. But I guess that just means I'll be working longer. View quote
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Is Walt turning over in his grave? A man named Joe Roth runs Disney right now-he gave me the go-ahead and total freedom to do whatever I wanted to do. View quote
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Just because someone gets arrested doesn't mean what they are doing is wrong. Some laws are unfair and unjust. View quote
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I like Spike Lee a lot. He's incredibly gifted and I don't think he gets the credit he deserves as a filmmaker. View quote
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My father described me as the oldest baby he'd ever seen. I apparently was very serious and reflective. View quote
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I wouldn't say I'm a method actor. I do research when I feel I don't have enough experience for the part I'm playing. View quote
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Susan is just great. I know I'm biased, but she's a great actress. (Tim Robbins)
I don't know if I ever really bought into the eternal damnation bit. View quote
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I've long ago compromised my eight hours a night. View quote
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I think the enemy is self-censorship. In a free society the biggest danger is that you're afraid to the point where you censor yourself. View quote
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I ran spotlight. Swept up. Did box office. Ran the lighting board. But acting was the most fun. View quote
Tim Robbins

Tim Robbins

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Occupation: American Actor
Born: October 16, 1958
Quotes count: 58

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