286 Quotes by David Duchovny

I’ve turned down jobs because I’ve said, ‘Honestly, I can’t find my way in. I can’t do it. I love you, as a director. I think the script is good. You deserve better than I think I can do.’

I may be learning guitar, but I’ll never be able to sing.

I’m not a comic book character. I’m not Indiana Jones or Bond, I’m a flesh and blood guy who is ageing and changing. I don’t have to do what I did in ’93. I couldn’t do it and thank God.

I don’t think I’d ever be cruel to an animal.

I’m the one usually wearing the dress, which is what I would’ve preferred, but they wouldn’t let me. It’s been 15 years since I did that and my ass isn’t as good as it used to be.

Fame does lead to money, which I don’t have a close relationship with. I’m the kind of guy who never sees the money – it all goes somewhere else. I don’t understand it, I don’t like to deal with it. I have a fear of not having it, because I grew up without it.

I’ll instinctively know that I identify with a character.

If young actors ask me things, I always tell them to get on set and watch how it’s done. If you can, watch the people that you like, how they work.

You do hear some strange rumours floating around. One I’ve heard is that I’m allergic to metal.