Emilio Estevez quotes

Emilio Estevez is an American actor, director, and writer, best known for his roles in films like "The Breakfast Club" and "The Mighty Ducks." His work has made him a prominent figure in the Brat Pack group of the 1980s. He continues to influence both independent and mainstream cinema through his diverse talents. Here are 34 of his quotes:

There is a part of me that still wants to go out and grab a backpack and unplug - not take a cellphone or even a camera and just get out there and experience the world and travel. I have yet to do that, but someday I hope.

Emilio Estevez

Madrid is enjoyed most from the ground, exploring your way through its narrow streets that always lead to some intriguing park, market, tapas bar or street performer. Each night we'd leave our hotel to begin a new adventure in Madrid and nine out of 10 times, we'd walk through the Plaza Mayor.

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By definition, I believe I am unapologetically optimistic and I am unapologetically earnest.

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I'm a wonderful disaster. So are you. We're all a mess. We're in this culture that says take this pill and you'll be happy, go on this diet and you'll be thinner, have your teeth whitened, people will love you more.

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We need to risk, we need to dare to risk and fail greatly because that's the only way we grow.

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We don't think about pilgrimage in this country. We don't think about meditation. The idea of taking a six-week walk is totally foreign to most Americans. But it's probably exactly what we need.

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Film is an illusion. Fame is ephemeral. Faith and family are what endure.

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People are beautiful wrecks.

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In the current climate, we live in a pessimistic and non-idealistic world.

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Writing is a lonely job, unless you're a drinker, in which case you always have a friend within reach.

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What I find interesting is that the people that follow your Twitters are called 'followers.' Talk about false idolatry, right?

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There is no doubt that directing television has helped hone my directing skills. What television teaches you is to be efficient and to think on your feet. You have to adhere to strict deadlines and budget constraints.

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We get very set in our ways and it's sometimes hard to look beyond what else is out there.

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Since the beginning of time, every child on the planet has endeavored to please their parents.

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If only media people would stop reaching for the low-hanging fruit, which is cynicism and pessimism, and stopped trying so hard to be hip and cool and have a swagger.

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I probably grow half my food. It's a good way to keep perspective.

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Americans are probably more in line than ever before. We're more moderate than we are liberal or conservative.

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This is one of the benefits, as well as one of the difficulties of directing a member of your family. You know where the buttons are. You can push them if you want.

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I saw a headshot with the name 'Emilio Sheen' printed under it and it looked terrible.

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I have a problem with objectifying women, but I don't have a problem playing a guy who objectifies women.

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When people ask what were the qualities of Bobby Kennedy that they most admired, it was first that he was tough. Second, he told the truth and third, he stood up for the little guy.

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You look at 1968 and it was truly the year that shook the world. The world was really completely upside down.

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