53 Quotes by Sam Waterston

If I have to be typecast, I’d like it to be as Abraham Lincoln.

I’m sort of obsessed with the news. That is a syndrome. But I don’t watch a whole lot of TV.

I don’t think there’s anything to be desired in a bunch of people chasing you around, trying to get a piece of your clothing.

Good directors say, Here’s where the play is. They stand by the heart of the matter. Some of them stand beside it.

Obviously the first roles that you’re proud of are the ones that everybody else liked too.

In reality, conclusions are muddy, there are no final curtains, and life just goes on.

The bad guys don't always get punished and the good guys are not necessarily pure.

I don't think playing a villain is my greatest talent.