Bill Paxton quotes

Bill Paxton was an American actor and filmmaker known for his roles in blockbuster films and acclaimed television series. His performances in movies such as "Twister," "Aliens," and "Titanic" earned him widespread recognition. He was celebrated for his versatility and charismatic screen presence. Here are 12 of his quotes:

I didn't have a normal background - I was completely demented from a very early age!

Bill Paxton

You don't really get to pick and chose what you would like to be doing. But I've been very fortunate, and I think water seeks its own level. You do gravitate towards things that you would get off on.

Bill Paxton

I hate tests. It's a really lousy way to judge a person's ability.

Bill Paxton

I've always loved movies about con men. I think con men are as American as apple pie.

Bill Paxton

It's always good to have no expectations when you see a film. Then you can be pleasantly disappointed or surprised.

Bill Paxton

My father always read obituaries to me out loud, not because he was maudlin or morbid, but because they were mini biographies.

Bill Paxton

It's easy to get jaded. It's easy to get lazy. It's easy to get too self-centric, like, 'Why me? What about my needs?' It has nothing to do with that. But you see, you are the thing you are selling whether you are a director or an actor in this business. It's very tough. The town doesn't realize that its greatest resource is its people.

Bill Paxton

It's become very popular in contemporary films to have the twist ending.

Bill Paxton

In the old days the studios guided your career. Now it's all up to you.

Bill Paxton

It was so weird that I would end up directing 'The Greatest Game Ever Played,' because, y'know, I'm not a big golfer myself. But I grew up around the game. My mom and dad kind of built their dream house off the 11th fairway of Shady Oaks Country Club in Fort Worth.

Bill Paxton