Michael Chiklis quotes

Michael Chiklis is an American actor best known for his powerful roles in television dramas such as "The Shield" and "The Commish." His performances have earned him critical acclaim, including an Emmy Award. He is also recognized for his roles in films and his work as a producer and director. Here are 13 of his quotes:

The most challenging part of being a dad is self-restraint. So often your instinct is to teach and tell. I am constantly reminding myself to listen to them.

Michael Chiklis

I'm a workaholic. I could easily work 300-plus days of the year.

Michael Chiklis

My wife and I met when each of us was dragged to a party we didn't want to go to by friends. I was coming off a bad injury, but my roommate insisted I get out of the house and be around people. God love our friends; we've been together 20 years now!

Michael Chiklis

I am the first to admit my iPad is the coolest thing in the world, but when we can be in a room together and really connect, or leave the gadgets home and go for a hike, then I'm happy.

Michael Chiklis

Patience has never been my strong suit.

Michael Chiklis

Some people have questioned whether or not I can play a nice guy. Sometimes you can't win for losing.

Michael Chiklis

It's much less interesting as an actor playing someone who's purely good or purely evil.

Michael Chiklis

I've been a musician my whole life. I'm really enjoying making music again.

Michael Chiklis

The best part of being married is, everything we face in life, we face as a team. I don't do a thing - professionally or personally - without discussing it with my wife.

Michael Chiklis

I think one of the most humiliating moments of my life was putting on spandex, personally. It's always nice when four women pull you into spandex when you're in jockey shorts. Yeah.

Michael Chiklis

When something that occupies a giant space in your life comes to an end, then you have to go through a mourning period. I loved 'The Shield.' It was one of the hardest and one of the greatest experiences of my life. But having said that, I'm always thinking about what's next.

Michael Chiklis