Quotes By Peter O..Toole

Life turned out much better than I thought. I knew after a little while that I could act.

I will not be a common man. I will stir the smooth sands of monotony.

Films were never in my budget. Didn't occur to me till much later. I hoped for a long, good life, which I've had and I'm having as an actor. I didn't expect the rest.

It's my job, it's what I do, it's what I'm on earth to do and it's who I am.

Irish women are always carrying water on their heads, and always carrying their husbands home from pubs. Such things are the greatest posture-builders in the world.

Where do I begin? I loved working with Kate Hepburn, which was one of the highlights of my life; Working with Richard Burton in Beckett was another great joy.

The only exercise I take is walking behind the coffins of friends who took exercise.

I was apprehensive about bringing off this Homer.

It's very inconvenient because every time I finish, let's say, a chapter of a book, I think I'm going to ring Richard and then realize: Oh, Christ, I've buried him. I buried him last year.

My professional acting life, stage and screen, has brought me public support, emotional fulfillment and material comfort. It has brought me together with fine people, good companions with whom I've shared the inevitable lot of all actors: flops and hits.

I tell my children to avoid theatre and go into cinema and TV.

My own favorite is something called Rogue Male.

I'm the most gregarious of men and love good company, but never less alone when alone.

For me, life has either been a wake or a wedding.

I'm a working stiff, baby, just like everybody else.

I can't stand light. I hate weather.

The good parts are the people who don't make do. They're the interesting people. Lear doesn't make do.

Always a bridesmaid never a bride my foot!

I loved doing My Favorite Year, which was great fun, and The Ruling Class, which I made with all my chums.

I woke up one morning to find I was famous. I bought a white Rolls-Royce and drove down Sunset Boulevard, wearing dark specs and a white suit, waving like the Queen Mum.

I can make the best French toast.

I have no memories I'm prepared to share with you.

I wouldn't mind being a lord.

If I'm not at my study by 10:00, 10:30, forget it, I can't write a word.

When did I realize I was God? Well, I was praying and I suddenly realized I was talking to myself.

My dear sir, it haunted me for the rest of my life.

There is a legend. And to protest is daft.

The common denominator of all my friends is that they're dead.

I love working with young people which to me is a big kick.

It is time for me to chuck in the sponge. To retire from films and stage. The heart for it has gone out of me: it won't come back.