128 Quotes by Tommy Lee Jones

What appeals to me? There are things, points of view, uses of the language, habits of dress, ways of thought and believing that came to me from my grandparents and came to them from theirs. Things that are of good use in any situation, no matter what the future may hold.

As an actor to watch an audience of people howl together in a single mind as a result of work you've done together with friends is a privilege.

I don't play just villains. I like to have parts that are not simply villains.

You can't instruct an audience to laugh, but what you can do is read well and understand the spirit and subtleties, if there are any, in the dialogue.

If you don't hurt anybody or try to steal anything, you'll be fine in the South.

As an actor I want to do as many takes as I can. I wanna shoot the scene... or shoot the shot 'til they make me quit.

I don't think I would describe my sense of humor. Doesn't sound like the kind of thing I'd do.

I enjoy acting more and more than when I was 17.

I fear other actors who are not prepared. And I fear directors who are afraid.