Peter O'Toole quotes

Peter O'Toole was an acclaimed Irish actor renowned for his charismatic performances on stage and screen. His portrayal of T.E. Lawrence in "Lawrence of Arabia" is regarded as one of cinema’s greatest achievements. He remains a legendary figure in the world of film and theater. Here are 46 of his quotes:

I'm the most gregarious of men and love good company, but never less alone when alone. (Peter O'Toole)

When did I realize I was God? Well, I was praying and I suddenly realized I was talking to myself.

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My dear sir, it haunted me for the rest of my life.

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There is a legend. And to protest is daft.

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I will not be a common man. I will stir the smooth sands of monotony.

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I woke up one morning to find I was famous. I bought a white Rolls-Royce and drove down Sunset Boulevard, wearing dark specs and a white suit, waving like the Queen Mum.

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My professional acting life, stage and screen, has brought me public support, emotional fulfillment and material comfort. It has brought me together with fine people, good companions with whom I've shared the inevitable lot of all actors: flops and hits.

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The only exercise I take is walking behind the coffins of friends who took exercise.

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If I'm not at my study by 10:00, 10:30, forget it, I can't write a word.

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I loved doing My Favorite Year, which was great fun, and The Ruling Class, which I made with all my chums.

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We were in the Arabian Desert for nine months. And I was having the time of my life. It could have been an archeological expedition, a military expedition. (Peter O'Toole)

It's my job, it's what I do, it's what I'm on earth to do and it's who I am.

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We were doing it under the most extraordinary circumstances, but the first out of the tent in the morning would be David Lean. He said to me on the very first day of shooting, Pete, this is the beginning of a great adventure.

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Life turned out much better than I thought. I knew after a little while that I could act.

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Writing is a kind of performing art, and I can't sit down to write unless I'm dressed. I don't mean dressed in a suit, but dressed well and comfortably and I have to be shaved and bathed.

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It's very inconvenient because every time I finish, let's say, a chapter of a book, I think I'm going to ring Richard and then realize: Oh, Christ, I've buried him. I buried him last year.

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Where do I begin? I loved working with Kate Hepburn, which was one of the highlights of my life; Working with Richard Burton in Beckett was another great joy.

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I wouldn't mind being a lord.

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I'm a working stiff, baby, just like everybody else.

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The good parts are the people who don't make do. They're the interesting people. Lear doesn't make do.

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Films were never in my budget. Didn't occur to me till much later. I hoped for a long, good life, which I've had and I'm having as an actor. I didn't expect the rest. (Peter O'Toole)

My own favorite is something called Rogue Male.

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I have no memories I'm prepared to share with you.

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I tell my children to avoid theatre and go into cinema and TV.

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I love working with young people, which is to me a big kick.

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Peter O'Toole

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Occupation: Irish Actor
Born: August 2, 1932
Died: December 14, 2013
Quotes count: 46

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