Quotes By Judd Nelson

Catcher in the Rye had a profound impact on me-the idea that we all have lots of dreams that are slowly being chipped away as we grow up.

While they would have provided financial support if I had needed it, the greatest support my parents gave was emotional, psychological.

I took all the philosophy courses I could.

Ice T was just a pleasure to work with. He was a smart gentleman.

It's great to work with people that you like, any job, no matter what you do.

My Brat Pack buddies and I didn't exactly handle celebrity very well. Success at an early age is far more difficult to handle than failure.

I went to acting school in New York City for two years. I studied with Stella Adler.

I love the rehearsal process in the theatre, and the visceral sense of contact and communication with a live audience.

I put less stock in others' opinions than my own. No one else's opinions could derail me.

My closest friend is canine. I have precious few close friends, and most of them are not actors.

With failure, you just try again.

I just couldn't go back to Suddenly Susan after David Strickland's suicide. I didn't see how we could make the show light and funny any more.

I have adopted clothes from all the projects I'm in. It's really been a while since I've bought anything myself.

I don't know if it matters what country you're from, size of the city you're from, urban or rural, there are people that are hurting each other everywhere.

It's very easy to confuse Sean Connery with James Bond. Sometimes in the entertainment industry, people believe the cake is more real than the baker.

You can be knocked down, but it doesn't mean you're out.

Young alienation, disappointment and heartache is all a part of the first real growing up that we do.

A fancy watch, it's completely unnecessary. I just need a watch to tell the right time.

When I was in college, all the pretty women were in the theatre, so I auditioned for a play.

I always thought that the badge a cop has was more like the shield that Captain America has. It's an obvious sign of good and something you'll protect other people with, but it will also protect you.

I'm involved with Recording Artists and Actors Against Drunk Driving. I'm also involved with most children's causes, because children can't help the environment they're in.

I am very grateful to make my living doing what I would do for free.

Remember to be as smart as you are.

It's still a bottom-line business. You can be out of control, and if they want you, they'll pick you. And you can be a mensch, and if you're not the product they want, you won't get it.

I find it very difficult to relax. I find it increasingly difficult to find outlets for my frustration.

My first love is acting on stage. A sitcom is a hybrid of stage and film.

I don't have any blindness when it comes to my money. As an actor, you can get distracted by your work. I do keep an eye on my nest egg, if you will.

Death is not my best subject.

As a kid I had a crush on Sophia Loren and Raquel Welch.

Almost anything makes me laugh, especially jokes at my own expense. And I will never, ever admit to being ticklish anywhere.