Terry O'Quinn quotes

Terry O'Quinn is an American actor widely recognized for his compelling performances in television and film. His portrayal of John Locke on the TV series "Lost" earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards. He continues to be celebrated for his versatility and intense screen presence. Here are 12 of his quotes:

I like New York in the spring and in the fall. It's one of the best cities to walk that I've ever been in.

Terry O'Quinn

Really, I think of fame as distracting; it's something you have to get around.

Terry O'Quinn

I don't think I could play a character that I couldn't relate to somehow. I'm not unfamiliar with frustration, anger, shame, helplessness and a load of other emotions that make up our psycho-soup. I try to focus on that frustration, that sense of unfairness, and multiply it.

Terry O'Quinn

I'll watch golf while I work out. I'm your average golf fan.

Terry O'Quinn

It's funny to be discovered by a lot of people who didn't know you before. People always used to say, 'Do you shop at Home Depot?' or 'Does your kid go to such and such school?' They want to know why they know me, even if they don't know my name. I don't think that's a bad thing, by the way; I think it's nice to be kind of anonymously famous.

Terry O'Quinn

I have two concerns with my work: having good things to act, and getting paid. In that order. Although if you're not getting paid well, that order can change. But that's what I'm concerned about. Good scenes. Decent money.

Terry O'Quinn

I so rarely turned down a role, that I can't say I have any regrets in that regard. There were many roles that I would rather not have done, but having a home and family requires that we sometimes do things we would rather not.

Terry O'Quinn

I spend a lot of time in Los Angeles, but I probably wouldn't say it's my favorite city.

Terry O'Quinn

Yeah, I like working in television, a lot. I really enjoyed my time on 'Lost.' I like developing that hint of family with people. I mean, if you're on a happy set. If you're on a set where there's some sour apples, then I don't like working in television.

Terry O'Quinn

When I find a golf course or a restaurant or a market that I like, that's pretty much exclusively where I go.

Terry O'Quinn