65 Quotes by Aidan Quinn

I want to do a lot more roles like I did in 'This Is My Father,'

I never did acting in high school, ... I walked into acting class one day because they had signs for auditions. I looked around at the people and thought, 'I don't like any of these people.' And I turned around and walked out. But then again, I was kind of a loner in high school.

He's very much a product of the times. I think his spiritual journey is rocky but strong. I think he allows himself to question what's going on. But I think he has a deep and abiding faith.

Life is hard for everyone. That’s why there’s such a nice reward at the end of it.

Really, most of us just focus on what’s in front of us. We’re too busy putting out the fires of everyday life.

I don’t care. I mean, I’ve been stupid in the past, and I’ve learned from that. Some actors actually think about what they’re going to talk about during the interview – they read up and meditate and plan quotes and get all inspired. It’s very smart, but it’s so planned. I never think to do that.

I’m not a city kind of guy. I’m happiest when I’m tromping through the woods.

I’m not particularly a career-oriented guy. I’m lucky. I can make really interesting films much of the time with interesting people yet be anonymous, have a private life. But, I’d like to have the choice of the better roles.

I don’t get any parts I don’t get offered. There are lots of great things out there I would like to do that I don’t get offered.