Nick Offerman quotes

Nick Offerman is an American actor, writer, and comedian, best known for his role as Ron Swanson on the television series "Parks and Recreation." His unique humor and craftsmanship have made him a beloved figure in popular culture. He continues to work across film, television, and live performances, often blending his passions for acting and woodworking. Here are 35 of his quotes:

You know, even working actors can end up having a lot of spare time. And you can either go sit at the Starbucks and wait for your agent to call you, or you can go learn how to build a Shaker blanket chest with hand-cut dovetails. (Nick Offerman)
If you're an original thinker, you are going get told 'no' a lot, and you have to be able to hear 'no' many times from the bankers and trust that at some point, someone is going to recognize that you are an artist and not a can of soda. View quote
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I'm very hairy, and men in film and TV are no longer allowed to be hairy. View quote
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I have a wonderfully hedonistic appetite, and if I wasn't really strict with myself, I'd weigh 300 pounds. I'm not good with moderation. View quote
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You know, it's hard to beat bacon at anytime of day. But I also am a big fan of corned beef hash. View quote
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If properly dried and trimmed, New York-style pizza could be used to make a box for Chicago-style pizza. View quote
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I would like Americans to make things with their hands. Thomas Jefferson and I feel that makes for a much stronger nation. View quote
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I've been working steadily as an actor since around 1998. I wasn't well known in the public, but I was a dependable working journeyman. View quote
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I have a corn creamer that I love. It extracts pulp and juice from kernels, and I simmer that down into a creamed corn that has an almost mashed potato-like consistency. I add butter and hit it with chopped fresh chives at the end for an accent of color. View quote
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I come from a family of fishermen. Fishing is very important to us. We don't hunt. We're not gun folk. View quote
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I've had to learn and discipline myself that I'm much happier and much less depressed if I give myself a project. It's just that simple. (Nick Offerman)
I also grew up building theatrical scenery. I spent many years building scenery as a large part of my income and that allowed me to really develop my shop skills. View quote
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My wife happens to be probably the greatest working woman in comedy. I can't think of anyone who even approaches her achievements and her abilities. View quote
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For years I drove a big Ford F250 pickup. That was my ride because two-thirds of my work was wood work, and I'm always driving up to Northern California, where I harvest salvaged trees. View quote
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When I hear young people today complain about being bored - and the things that keep them from being bored are generally exclusively videogames and/or computer pastimes - I just try to encourage them to go outside. View quote
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I grew up among farmers in Illinois and so you always have to have the tools you might need in the eventuality of a flat tire or a broken window. View quote
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When I got my job on 'Parks,' it was so dreamy, kind of unfathomable. I didn't think a job that excellent could exist for me. View quote
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I am a saxophone player. View quote
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We have such an embarrassment of riches when it comes to choice. Do you want to hike in the Alps? There are 300 pairs of shoes you can order within the next 10 minutes. You have your choice of everything. View quote
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I grew up in a small town in Illinois, and my dad was a basketball coach. Thanks to him, I have excellent fundamentals in both basketball and baseball. View quote
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If I had more time, I'd watch more woodworking or home-improvement shows, but, not enough hours in the day. (Nick Offerman)
When I was in high school, I would perform every year in those plays and there was something I really loved about it. But I was completely unaware that you could sort of get into an acting career. View quote
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My uncles, who are farmers in Minooka, Illinois - I grew up with them and their pickup trucks and mustaches, and to me that was masculinity: big hairy sweaty guys who could pick up a bus. View quote
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I spent a lot of my youth working outside in the elements, and I kind of revel in defeating tough weather. View quote
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And what we've lost sight of is that performing manual labor with your hands is one of the most incredibly satisfying and positive things you can do. View quote
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Nick Offerman

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Occupation: American Actor
Born: June 26, 1970
Quotes count: 35