Quotes By Tim Robbins

My father described me as the oldest baby he'd ever seen. I apparently was very serious and reflective.

I wouldn't say I'm a method actor. I do research when I feel I don't have enough experience for the part I'm playing.

I couldn't care less about being a presenter at the Oscars.

Considering the fact that I've used it in the past, and know what it is, and seen the results of it, I don't view marijuana as a dangerous drug.

I'm six foot four and a half and I have a temper. It's reserved for very important issues. If someone is asking me to make an artistic concession, then I'll become a madman.

When you have a person in power who punishes people for speaking their mind, it's truly dangerous.

If you're in the position to help someone and you do it, it's very rewarding.

Toy Soldiers was my introduction to film. I certainly didn't think I was doing art by any stretch of the imagination.

There are a great number of Republicans who are economically conservative but have hearts and a consciousness about their country.

It was dangerous to hit the wrong kid in my neighborhood, because a lot of the guys I played with had fathers in the Mafia.

Every man dies. Not every man lives.

Directing is creating a whole. You're able to combine different elements and create a film that is unique and true to your vision.

There's nothing more boring than unintelligent actors, because all they have to talk about is themselves and acting. There have to be other things.

Susan is just great. I know I'm biased, but she's a great actress.

I have personal beliefs and they are sometimes reflected in the movies I make, but I also reflect other points of view.

Bush is very clever. When the debate should have been about the deterioration of our cities and the lack of action by government, he sent in his idiot to make an outrageous statement about Murphy Brown.

I'm not gangly; I'm very coordinated. I do have a bit of a baby face. But I guess that just means I'll be working longer.

I wouldn't even get elected. I'd probably deck a couple of people, too which would not play very well with the national media.

I mean, what are they scared of? Who's going to vote for anyone from the Communist Party, for God's sake?

There's the theory that nudity doesn't really make something sexy; the characters and their relationship make it sexy.

I've used drugs that I do consider to be dangerous, drugs that are potentially detrimental to kids and society at large.

I like Spike Lee a lot. He's incredibly gifted and I don't think he gets the credit he deserves as a filmmaker.

Most good actors have a huge intelligence about the human condition and a real open heart to different kinds of people and behavior.

American people are not evil. Given information, they will do the right thing. But they're not given the information.

New York is not conductive to theater. New York does not encourage its young. It does not encourage experimentation.

I've long ago compromised my eight hours a night.

My philosophy is, don't take no for an answer and be willing to sacrifice your entire project for freedom.

When you make the judgement as a network that there are only three candidates, you are censoring points of view.

I ran spotlight. Swept up. Did box office. Ran the lighting board. But acting was the most fun.

I don't think people have been able to deal with the fact that African American filmmakers can make movies about life and relationships.