Philip Seymour Hoffman quotes

Philip Seymour Hoffman was an acclaimed American actor known for his intense and versatile performances in film, theater, and television. His work in movies such as "Capote," "The Master," and "Magnolia" earned him critical praise and numerous awards. He was celebrated for his deep commitment to his roles and left a lasting impact on the world of acting. Here are 75 of his quotes:

Good work is the only thing that would make me feel jealous or envious.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Creating anything is hard.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Creating something is all about problem-solving.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Films are always a fiction, not documentary. Even a documentary is a kind of fiction.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

I know I wasn't as handsome as some other guys, but I was OK with that.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Well, I think everyone struggles with self-love.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

I try not to plan that too much.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Actors are responsible to the people we play.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

You know the circus performer who spins the plates in the air you know, and he'll spin six or seven plates in the air? Acting sometimes is kind of that guy spinning all those plates in the air but in your head and in your body.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

I know some really great actors who are pretty judgmental people, pretty critical people. But they're great actors. When they're acting, that's the craft.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Directing is a really kind of amazing thing, because you're helping others and, in the middle of that, you have to worry about yourself.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

I like to come to the set with very strong ideas and strong opinions about how to do things. And I like also dealing with somebody who's like that.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

I didn't really buy LPs or go to concerts.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

In film, you have to let go sometimes.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

I had insecurities and fears like everybody does, and I got over it. But I was interested in the parts of me that struggled with those things.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

My mum is incredibly intelligent.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

To act well isn't an easy thing.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Plays never feel like the right thing to do at the time.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Why you do something is always kind of a mystery to me.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

I've had to make the transition from sweeping in for 15 minutes, doing my stuff and clearing out, to carrying a movie for the duration - in a dress.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Vanity is something that will only get in the way of doing your best work, and ultimately if you're truly vain you care more about your work than how you look in your work. I actually consider myself a pretty vain guy when it comes to that.

Philip Seymour Hoffman