44 James Woods Quotes
James Woods initially wanted to be an eye surgeon, but recognition knocked on his door and opened his life to acting. He started small, like many other new actors, by being a part of local theatre troupes. He soon became one of the most known actors in Hollywood, starring in over 130 films. He also is notable for his voiceover work. Apart from his contribution to film and theatre, Woods is a professional poker player and a vocal Democrat who actively participates in politics. His prolific output has impressed many critics. Here is a look at his sayings and opinions on politics, business, acting, films and love compiled from his interviews, articles, and other public appearances.
I'm a pretty quiet guy, but if people want to think of me as a lady killer, I guess that's good.
Golfers are genuinely courteous in a discourteous world. Show me a guest on The Jerry Springer Show who's a golfer.
Aficionado my ass...I just love to smoke cigars
Whatever it took to get elected president of the United States, I don't think being a complete and utter moron is one of those predicates.
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I'm famous for being nicer to my fans than anyone on the face of the earth because I figure, a) They pay my salary, and b) It's probably like a big moment in your life to meet somebody; so I would say, 'Just come on up.'
My second ex-wife was really kind of like a ship passing in the night. Only she turned out to be the Exxon Valdez.
Give Bush 10 minutes before you hammer him. I think he's going to surprise people. He sounds simple and uncomplicated, but maybe that's what we need now. He's not as stupid as everyone thinks. I like the guy.
Just curious. Does the president of the United States have any advice for other teenage boys in America? Wounded warriors, for example . . .
I was able to lean on people for favors and things to help out because their budget was so low. It was half of what John Travolta's perk package is on a film. Our whole budget was half of what his staff makes on a film.
Filmmaking, like sex, isn't a polite enterprise. It involves a lot of mess and the bottom line is, if somebody ain't screaming, you're not doing your job.
It is okay to fall, but not okay to stay on the ground.
I'm absolutely gonna win it, because I'm ruthless. I sit at the poker table and my job is to destroy people.
...simple logic tells you that if somebody wants you dead you have one course of action: To get them deader sooner.
The only reason people lock their car doors when Obama walks by is they are afraid he'll tax them to death...
Without a doubt, if I had it to do all over again, I would do whatever it takes to be a one-person studio. You need to learn how to write so you can control the material. If you own the material, you can do it all.
The bottom line is to be in control of your own destiny.
If someone is not tech savvy, I have no time for them. I've always been a big believer in looking forward.
Because of who I am, when I sit at a poker table, I meet people who engage me in conversation, not only about poker, but also about the movie business and about the world of celebrities.
If General Motors can't survive and run their business like a business, let them go under.
I look back on my life and have to face the fact that I have been narcissistic and selfish.
I've had wonderfully lucrative offers to do another network series. I could do that again and have a very luscious retirement.
I think the iPhone was as significant an invention as the Gutenburg press, in terms of the future of humanity.
I think that the economy, and the political system, has literally become such a disaster I don't know if it's possible to save it.
My attitude about Hollywood is that I wouldn't walk across the street to pull one of those executives out of the snow if he was bleeding to death. Not unless I was paid for it. None of them ever did me any favors.
Sometimes the way you respond to horrific, evil deeds is the measure of one's self as a man, as a nation, as people, as a community.
Celebrity - I don't even know what that means. Obviously it's the same basic word as celebration, but I don't know what's being celebrated.
So you can say whatever you want and quote me however you want about politics and make the next payday, and that's fine because I'm making that deal with you, but just mention the movie along the way, OK?
The lifeblood of my career has been independent film.
We work in an environment where your options are to do, you know, Batman 10, so when you get to do a movie that's a really great film like this, people really step up to the plate and enjoy it.
Do you think I want to be the one lone voice against the Hollywood liberal establishment? It's not going to do me any good.
