50 Quotes by Michael Madsen

Your children don't have to fear you to respect you.

I don't think I'm predominantly thought of as being a comedic actor.

I've never been able to read for anything, and every time I have, I've never gotten the part. And I don't know why that is. I just can't. Reading or auditioning for something... It's like it's this mental block in my brain, and I just can't do it. But when people ask you to do stuff without making you go through that, it's a much more pleasant experience.

I've learned my lesson over the years about what to say and what not to say in interviews, that's for sure.

When you play a character that's someone real, when you're playing a true story, it's really great, 'cause you're not pretending to make up some silly thing.

I don't have a boss . . . nobody tells me what to do.

Children recognize me from Free Willy, and their parents recognize me from Reservoir Dogs. The kids are like, 'There's Glen,' and the parents are like, 'Don't go near that guy.'

Kids are a great excuse for you to stop acting like one.

Children recognize me from Free Willy, and their parents recognize me from Reservoir Dogs. The kids are like, ‘There’s Glen,’ and the parents are like, ‘Don’t go near that guy.’