Role Quotes

But as far as the concept of HAL, who HAL was, his character - I had no role in creating him.

I was having such a hard time when I made Sylvia. I gave everything I had for that role. It's one or two or three things I'm most proud of in terms of my work. But it was very dark.

I think that the American people should rest assured and be assured that every federal agency that has a role to play in this terrorism is working overtime now, taking every necessary action to protect our great citizens.

Man's role is uncertain, undefined, and perhaps unnecessary.

That's always a cool thing to be the voice of what the eyes are seeing. It gives you the role of the Greek chorus and that's always fun to do.

I view my role now as providing more of a macro-level skepticism, rather than saying this poll is good or this poll is evil.

Well, usually when I finish one character, I'm looking for a role that's really different.

Well, clearly Apple is a role model of the American innovation whereby it produced all these products - iPod, iPhone, iPad - that are really now dominating all the technology arena in the world.

But I'm trying to play into this role as much as possible and be a nicer person in real life.

I think that when you are in the limelight it is part of your obligation to be a good role model. A lot of kids look up to you, and you are given a God-given talent, so it is your responsibility. It isn't hard to deal with. I never have to think twice about doing anything.

I think that we are at a point in our country where we're trying to decide what role should religion play in the political arena.

I literally felt like a freak, which is another aspect of the role of Sally that I relate to: total outsider.

Well, I suppose that, in a sense, every screen role is a favourite with me.

What I am going to write is the last of what I have to say. I will say that literature is the only consciousness we possess and that its role as consciousness must inform us of our ability to comprehend the hideous danger of nuclear power.

Becoming a dad means you have to be a role model for your son and be someone he can look up to.

No one will ever argue that someone could have played Helen Keller better than Patty Duke. It was an incredibly demanding role and I don't think anyone can argue that it was a false performance.

In the time between when you first read a script and are offered the role and the time when you begin to shoot, I really love putting in the time and work on that and getting a solid backstory to a character and researching all that I can about what that person does for a vocation or their upbringing or where they're from.

You know, when they called me about the role, I thought Knots Landing was a show about a houseboat with Andy Griffith!

Dick Clark is an American icon. I am honored that he has entrusted me with such a role in this national tradition.

I'm quite a curious person. I don't mind being the one who doesn't know things, a role I often play in QI.

I loved fantasy role play.

People who dream of something bigger and better are good role models.

I understand it's my role to realize people's dreams.

I had done everything I could do as an astronaut, and we have a long line of inexperienced astronauts waiting for their first missions, and so my role really should be to step aside and help them prepare for their missions, rather than to try to get another mission.

I want to get to a point in my career where I can be a role model. A good one. I want to say, 'I got here without drugs, and I got here without drinking or smoking. If I can do it, you can do it. I have no doubt.' I really want kids to have a chance in life.

To love without role, without power plays, is revolution.

I often say the last role I played that really touched me and where I was able to access what I really am was Bonnie, which is kind of sad when you think how early in my career that was.

Honestly, I didn't know I was a role model.

I've always thought Prince Charming in 'Cinderella' was the most boring role; I'd rather be the Wicked Witch.

Leadership is an active role; 'lead' is a verb. But the leader who tries to do it all is headed for burnout, and in a powerful hurry.