Peter O'Toole quotes - page 2

I put steam on the table by being an actor. That is how I live. The longer I live, the more expensive it becomes. So I do my work. And I can't be immensely picky. How many beautiful scripts come in one's lifetime? I have had more than anybody, practically. (Peter O'Toole)
Irish women are always carrying water on their heads, and always carrying their husbands home from pubs. Such things are the greatest posture-builders in the world. View quote
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The common denominator of all my friends is that they're dead. View quote
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Actors have to stay optimistic. The moment we start thinking otherwise, we're dead. View quote
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I'm not an actor, I'm a movie star. View quote
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Always a bridesmaid never a bride my foot! View quote
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No one can take Jesus away from me. There's no doubt there was a historical figure of tremendous importance, with enormous notions. Such as peace. View quote
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Pope Paul III was the greatest thief in the history of the church. View quote
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For me, life has either been a wake or a wedding. View quote
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I was apprehensive about bringing off this Homer. View quote
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I can't stand light. I hate weather. (Peter O'Toole)
If you can't do something willingly and joyfully, then don't do it. View quote
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I can't stand light. I hate weather. My idea of heaven is moving from one smoke-filled room to another. View quote
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Booze is the most outrageous of drugs which is why I chose it. View quote
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The only thing I've ever been interested in teaching anyone in life is cricket. View quote
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It grieves us to produce work that is not perfect. View quote
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I'm not working-class: I come from the criminal classes. View quote
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It's such a relief for me to sit in front of a tape recorder and not be using it to learn my lines. View quote
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It is time for me to chuck in the sponge. To retire from films and stage. The heart for it has gone out of me: it won't come back. View quote
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I can make the best French toast. View quote
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I became a professional cricket teacher about 20 years ago. I had a son born to me when I was 50, and I thought, he needs someone to bowl to him. (Peter O'Toole)

Peter O'Toole

Peter O'Toole - Image
Occupation: Irish Actor
Born: August 2, 1932
Died: December 14, 2013
Quotes count: 46

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