Quotes By Tim Robbins

There are dumb actors. But there are dumb politicians and dumb bakers.

Toy Soldiers was my introduction to film. I certainly didn't think I was doing art by any stretch of the imagination.

If I'm a commodity, it wouldn't be a wise idea to buy stock in me - although, in the long run, maybe I'm a slow growth investment.

It was dangerous to hit the wrong kid in my neighborhood, because a lot of the guys I played with had fathers in the Mafia.

I don't view myself as a political leftie. I view myself as a storyteller who is fair to both sides.

I learned never to listen to acting teachers because they don't know what the hell they're talking about.

I'm the kind of person who does not remember bad things.

I have personal beliefs and they are sometimes reflected in the movies I make, but I also reflect other points of view.

You had to know how to fight or you had to know how to avoid a fight. I didn't enjoy fighting, so I learned how to avoid them.

Bush is very clever. When the debate should have been about the deterioration of our cities and the lack of action by government, he sent in his idiot to make an outrageous statement about Murphy Brown.

I love iconoclasts. I love individuals. I love people that are true to themselves, whatever the cost.

I'm not gangly; I'm very coordinated. I do have a bit of a baby face. But I guess that just means I'll be working longer.

Any time you're trying to do a movie with a happy ending, it's very difficult because it's been done before and you don't want to be manipulative.

I don't care about Clinton's haircuts or his affairs or any of that stuff.

My father described me as the oldest baby he'd ever seen. I apparently was very serious and reflective.

I've used drugs that I do consider to be dangerous, drugs that are potentially detrimental to kids and society at large.

I couldn't care less about being a presenter at the Oscars.

Most good actors have a huge intelligence about the human condition and a real open heart to different kinds of people and behavior.

New York is not conductive to theater. New York does not encourage its young. It does not encourage experimentation.

Considering the fact that I've used it in the past, and know what it is, and seen the results of it, I don't view marijuana as a dangerous drug.

I'm six foot four and a half and I have a temper. It's reserved for very important issues. If someone is asking me to make an artistic concession, then I'll become a madman.

If you're in the position to help someone and you do it, it's very rewarding.

There are a great number of Republicans who are economically conservative but have hearts and a consciousness about their country.

I don't think people have been able to deal with the fact that African American filmmakers can make movies about life and relationships.

Americans accept that gangsters are running the government.

Directing is creating a whole. You're able to combine different elements and create a film that is unique and true to your vision.

Every man dies. Not every man lives.

I'm fairly competant as a director and actor, but I am Mr. Neurotic as a writer. I just don't have enough confidence in my abilities to take criticism well. I take it personally. Start with 'It's a masterpiece,' and then tell me what you think could be changed.

There's nothing more boring than unintelligent actors, because all they have to talk about is themselves and acting. There have to be other things.

Susan is just great. I know I'm biased, but she's a great actress.