Billy Boyd quotes

Billy Boyd is a Scottish actor and musician, best known for his role as Peregrin "Pippin" Took in the "The Lord of the Rings" film trilogy. His performances often combine humor, warmth, and emotional depth. He has also contributed musically to film soundtracks and remains a beloved figure among fans of fantasy cinema. Here are 15 of his quotes:

Hobbits are a lot like Scots. It's all about nature and enjoying their land, which is a very Scottish thing. (Billy Boyd)
The club thing is a world people can associate with, letting your hair down at the weekend. View quote
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I think I have a gift, but I haven't really opened that gift yet and given it to myself. View quote
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I loved going surfing down on Venice Beach. I'd go out with a board under my arm and think, 'I can't do that in Cranhill.' View quote
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Life in LA is not lying in the sun for months. It is having a 4pm meeting and leaving at noon to sit in traffic for four hours. It's not glam. View quote
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People are scared to make something that doesn't look like another film that made a lot of money. It means we get 'Four Weddings And A Funeral' made again and again. View quote
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But you talk to most filmmakers and it is six, seven, eight years trying to get things off the ground. It is incredible really. View quote
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I think Scotland has some great stories. View quote
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I really like acting but, just now, the more I read a script I find myself thinking I'd like to direct rather than act. View quote
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In fact, Russell Crowe once phoned me up to see if I wanted to go to a party but I had to bring my guitar and perform Oh Jean. View quote
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My worst habit is whistling while I sleep. (Billy Boyd)
Rather than thinking, 'If I do this, and in five years I'll be where I want to be,' you're better just doing something that makes you happy now. View quote
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I think once you get it in your head, that you're not going to do anything bigger, you just do things that you enjoy, which has always been my ethos anyway. View quote
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After I've been in America for a while, I get homesick for Scotland. View quote
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I'd be lying if I said it wasn't fun to go to these nights out, like the opening of a film or something, but I dip in and out of it. View quote
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Billy Boyd

Billy Boyd - Image
Photo: Diane Krauss (DianeAnna), CC BY-SA 2.5
Occupation: Scottish Actor
Born: August 28, 1968
Quotes count: 15

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