Matthew Lillard quotes

Matthew Lillard is an American actor, director, and producer, best known for his roles in films like "Scream" and "Scooby-Doo." His energetic performances and distinctive comedic style have made him a memorable figure in both film and television. He continues to impress audiences with his versatility and creative talents. Here are 14 of his quotes:

Now, more then ever, we have the ability to make films for almost nothing and that's broken down all barriers of entry. I think it's a new golden age of film-making. With that, there needs to be the ability to recoup investment dollars, people need to make money. (Matthew Lillard)
Charlie Brown's good. I always had a little crush on that Lucy. I thought she was kind of a hot little brunette. View quote
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When you're making an independent film what you don't have in time and money you have to make up with creativity and diligence. View quote
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Hollywood used to be run by artists and people who loved artists... people who wanted to make movies for all the right reasons. For the love. The Art. To tell stories. Yes to make money as well, but it was about both. Now I feel, it's mostly about bottom line and making money. View quote
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How much do you have to pay someone to be in a George Clooney/Alexander Payne film? Nothing! Because everyone in the world wants to be a part of it. Therefore you pay nothing. And that continues until you become something they need... I'm not that kind of actor. I'm blue collar and very replaceable. View quote
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There are several times when I walked into a room and just felt like such a sham. That's the problem with auditioning. View quote
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Being onstage is like being rock star. Whereas if you're doing a movie, it's such a confined space. You know, you do a comedy, it's so hard, too, 'cause with a comedy, there's no vocal reaction, there's no energy that you get back that spurs you on to be funnier because everyone has to be quiet. View quote
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I got into a bad jag of movies that helped pay the rent and I thought would help further me along. View quote
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I like doing family films. View quote
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I direct with energy. I believe in energy. I think energy is an electric thing in actors. I try to inspire, encourage, and make choices with lots of energy. And truth. I'm big fan of truth and being funny. I like leading 50 people into battle every day. View quote
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Something like 'Without a Paddle' does really well at the box office and I'm like, 'Oh, here we go.' In 'Without a Paddle' I'm the romantic lead - great! A comedy and that's what America wants. Then it did nothing for me and I went into kind-of a work abyss. I just didn't get another shot. (Matthew Lillard)
So much of Hollywood is about who the people you work with are. View quote
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Character actors are becoming a thing of the past. They're just going by the wayside. They're just cutting through that caliber of acting. View quote
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I always think that I'm the best thing in a lot of bad movies. Personally, I have to. I think that I like me as an actor. View quote
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