Martin Donovan quotes

Martin Donovan is an American actor known for his collaborations with director Hal Hartley and for roles in both independent and mainstream films. His performances stand out for their depth and understated emotion. He has also appeared in several television series, earning critical acclaim for his versatile talent. Here are 5 of his quotes:

Can we ignore what is going on around us, can we disconnect ourselves, our own material situation, our spiritual selves, who we are, can we disconnect that from history and the social context of our lives? The older I get, the more I'm convinced that we cannot, that we are social creatures. (Martin Donovan)
A lot of banging in the head has built up over the decades, and for my own sanity, I needed to write. I wanted to see if I could tell an honest, organic story about characters that interest me. View quote
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'Collaborator' is a hostage tragicomedy, but it's also, kind of, everything I know about post-war America. Well, not everything, but it does reference a lot of the post-war period. View quote
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I'm a sucker for entertainment and escapism as much as the next person. I like silly and lowbrow stuff, but I get nervous when I indulge in that too often. I want to know what's going on in the world. I have a morbid fear of being surprised by bad news. I want to anticipate everything. View quote
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If you blink, you will miss me, but I am in 'Malcolm X.' View quote
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