50 Quotes by Michael Madsen

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

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.

Well, one thing for sure, I won’t be remembered for ‘Free Willy.’ Or maybe I will.

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

You know, every movie you make can’t be great, no matter who you are.

I probably made a few pictures I shouldn’t have done, but I have four sons and I have to pay the rent. If you have a decision to make about whether or not you can buy groceries at the market or whether or not you’re going to make a bad movie, you’re going to make a bad movie.

I'm glad I wasn't in 'Free Willy 3.' That's all I can say on that.

I've done two motorcycle pictures: I did 'Beyond The Law,' and I did one produced by Tarantino called 'Hell Ride,' with Dennis Hopper and David Carradine and Vinnie Jones. And I just think 'Hell Ride' was a lot more of what a biker movie should be. But the good part of 'Beyond The Law' was that I had a good time with Charlie Sheen.