32 Quotes by Chris Bauer

I've always felt like we're all human beings and we're all basically given the tools to make whatever choices we want to make. How we treat other people. How we treat ourselves. Just the whole philosophy of that and the philosophical logic of that is that we're all capable of great acts of evil, and we're all capable of great acts of good.

I really feel like 'True Blood' is a big, giant slice of cake for the audience every week; it's offering people 60 minutes of sometimes thought-provoking entertainment. If you're gonna give an Emmy out, you should probably give it to the audience of 'True Blood.'

The Emmys seem like an entity unto themselves that have an agenda that sometimes corresponds to quality, sometimes doesn't.

I’ve just always been a fan of really fringy, outsider things, and I’ve always been a balloon in the wind, in terms of where that takes me.

I think it’s hilarious when middle-aged white men try to take themselves seriously. It makes me laugh.

I love any challenge that comes my way, and I’ve been lucky to have many.

You shouldn’t need 60 full minutes to create a portrait that an audience doesn’t forget. You should be able to make an impression that’s lasting and resonant with one scene.

The actor in me always wants to link himself to a leader who’s inspired.

The idea of a regular-looking guy who is the lead of something – whether it’s a movie or a show – is something that I really hope I can grow towards.