Robbie Coltraine quotes

Robbie Coltrane was a Scottish actor and comedian, widely recognized for his versatility on screen. International audiences especially remember him as Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter film series. He left a lasting legacy in both comedy and drama through his memorable performances. Here are 34 of his quotes:

See, what you're meant to do when you have a mid-life crisis is buy a fast car, aren't you? Well, I've always had fast cars. It's not that. It's the fear that you're past your best. It's the fear that the stuff you've done in the past is your best work. (Robbie Coltraine)
My kids love it. I thought I was the coolest dad in the world when I got to be in a Bond film, but Harry Potter, too Well, I think I qualify for a medal for exceptional parenting or something, don't you. View quote
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I think the shocking thing to discover is the owls are not stupid and very feral, very hard to train. View quote
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Believe me, my children have more stamina than a power station. View quote
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It's like going back to school. You know, autumn Time for Harry Potter. View quote
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The person who comes up to you and makes the most noise and is the most intrusive is invariably the person in the room who has no respect for you at all, and it's really all about them. View quote
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Is it just me, or is the world full of beautiful women? View quote
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Crows are incredibly smart. They can be taught five things on the drop. View quote
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I've driven all through America and I know there are a lot of clever people between the coasts. But they have a slightly old-fashioned view of the world. Whereas New York is one of the most multicultural, multiracial, tolerant places on Earth. View quote
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I had a very bad time with acid. I did that classic thing of looking in the mirror by mistake and seeing the devil. But I took it several times, because you always think that next time you might have the wonderful time that everyone else is having. View quote
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When you are new to the business, you think if you give a really bad performance, that's one they will print. You will be judged. You just have to be brave. (Robbie Coltraine)
That's the trouble with anything which essentially has a lot of bits that are physically impossible: You're left, stuck, in the studio. And that's a shame. You're making a movie. You don't want it to stay put, you want it to be a movie - to move. View quote
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I sometimes worry that all the beautiful things have been made. View quote
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I've got two young kids. I don't know what the future holds. View quote
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I love films where the world seems to be going a bit faster and everything's a bit brighter and more in focus. View quote
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It was quite instant that he wanted Harry's approval. Did you notice that? And the children sort of rescued him this time. It's a great turnabout. That's what happens as your children get older. They do things for you, and it's quite shocking when they do. View quote
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I mean, I'm obviously not one of those people who's so beautiful women take their clothes off when I walk into the room. I didn't become a star overnight. View quote
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I've already felt that I want to direct. Being an executive producer is like the best job in the world because you make all these executive decisions and then you leave the money to other people. You don't have to be on set and counting beans. View quote
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Ninety percent of people's nightmares is standing in front of 1,000 people. Did you know that? And having to speak. You would have thought it would have been a madman tying you up and taking your eyes out. View quote
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I knew it was going to be enormous because of the number of people who bought the books, but, to be honest, I never thought it would be bigger than Bond. Never in a million years. View quote
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The backgrounds in Lord of the Rings are all explained. (Robbie Coltraine)
My dad? He died when I was 19, which is a bad time for your dad to die, because there's an awful lot of things you have to resolve with your parents past your teens if you've been a difficult teenager. View quote
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It's hell with that big beard and stuff. That's the one bit I don't like. Either you take out at lunch or you don't eat. So I opted not to eat, 'cause having to put it on twice is horrific. View quote
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If you've got a huge Hollywood star in your film, they're getting $32 million, and everyone else gets their bus fare. View quote
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I just get the same stuff as I did before, but the price tag is much higher. View quote
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Robbie Coltraine

Robbie Coltraine - Image
Photo: clogdancer, CC BY-SA 2.0
Occupation: Scottish Actor
Born: March 30, 1950
Died: October 14, 2022
Quotes count: 34