167 Quotes by Willem Dafoe

I have no doubt that if I met Bob Dylan, it would be disappointing - and annoying to him. But that's why I like Bob Dylan.

I do know that I like to play characters that are sometimes a little on the outside - that's because it feels kind of romantic and sexier to me. I really think they are the people that we learn lessons from.

In order to inhabit a character, you've got to embrace and empathise with them.

I think back story can help guide your choices, but when you're playing a scene, you're not making choices; you're just intuitive.

Corruption is something you face all the time. Avoid it.