63 Quotes by Sam Elliott

I think I might have been a more interesting actor, had more of a career earlier on, if I had more formal preparation. When I see something ten years later that I was in I think, 'Boy, would I love to do that over.'

I've done films over the years that basically no one saw. And I'm thankful that some of them haven't been seen.

I spent a lot of time growing up in Oregon after I left California. Spent a lot of time in the woods.

I've been married one time and I have one daughter, who I love more than anyone in the world. And that's where my world is.

I've spent my entire career on horseback or on a motorcycle. It boxes you in, the way people perceive you. I read a lot of scripts. Most of 'em go to other actors.

My security comes from the fact that I've never done a job for money.

Nobody sets out to make a bad film - I shouldn't say 'nobody.' Some people certainly don't care.

I've had those periods in my career when I was sitting around waiting for a phone call and had an agent who was doing the same thing rather than going out there to shake the bushes looking for a job for me. It's a frustrating game, that's the downside of this business - the rejection.

I think the people that most often cross a line are comedians. I think they relish that, and take pride in that on some level - at least, from what little I've seen and understand about people that do stand-up.