102 Quotes by Michael Pitt

You develop a voice and a process that's unique to yourself.

I'm not prejudiced about what type of movies I'm in, what form they take or whether they're studio or independent. I just want to make films that are going to be good.

There's something very, very powerful about having a life mate that you are attracted to but then can also have a beer with.

To be honest, I make very controversial films. The films that I've made have been very, very bold choices.

If I cared what people think about my career, I would have not done - just look at my work. Don't look at me; look at what I've done.

If you saw me trying to do laundry or something, well, I'm not really equipped to do anything else.

I don't choose characters with the intention of working something out in my personal life.

When I make movies, I have a lot of respect for my audience. I think my audience is smart. If there's a way to be entertained and get things out - real things, not stupid moral crap - that's the best.

What I've learned - after working for, I guess, some time now - is when you're approaching a relationship like that, like, any working relationship, it's good to be open. To know that someone might have a different way of doing things and listen to them. And hopefully, you come to a common understanding.