Sam Waterston quotes

Sam Waterston is an American actor, director, and producer renowned for his work in television, film, and theater. Audiences widely recognize him for his roles in "Law & Order" and "The Killing Fields." He continues to be celebrated for his distinguished career and powerful performances. Here are 17 of his quotes:

As for lawyers, it's more fun to play one than to be one. (Sam Waterston)
I don't think playing a villain is my greatest talent. View quote
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I got a note from my father, who said that Success is wonderful, if you don't inhale. That was his own aphorism, and I think it's the very best thing he could have said to me or anyone else on the subject. View quote
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I'm sort of obsessed with the news. That is a syndrome. But I don't watch a whole lot of TV. View quote
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If there's any business that instructs you in the strong hand of fate, it's show business. You can plan and plan, but it's what happens to you that really determines what your career will be like. View quote
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I've been able to do things that allow me to hold my head up and still be popular. View quote
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If you're going to be born ugly and be an actor - the least they can do is let you play Lincoln. View quote
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Good directors say, Here's where the play is. They stand by the heart of the matter. Some of them stand beside it. View quote
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I enjoy listening to opera at home, occasionally, but I would much rather see it than just listen to it. View quote
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There is no problem that is not improved by effort, and no effort that is too paltry to be worth undertaking. View quote
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I literally was saved by a role, from becoming a cab driver. I never did have to wait tables, though, so looking back I guess I had it pretty soft. (Sam Waterston)
I think the bait for doing something really is always the part. View quote
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I came to New York in 1962 and it began to look like I might he able to make a living in 1972. View quote
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If I have to be typecast, I'd like it to be as Abraham Lincoln. View quote
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Obviously the first roles that you're proud of are the ones that everybody else liked too. View quote
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Shakespeare is the one who gets re-interpreted most frequently. View quote
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The bad guys dont always get punished and the good guys are not necessarily pure. View quote
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Sam Waterston

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Occupation: American Actor
Born: November 15, 1940
Quotes count: 17