Tim Robbins

“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 don't care about Clinton's haircuts or his affairs or any of that stuff.”

“If I'm a commodity, it wouldn't be a wise idea to buy stock in me - although, in the long run, maybe I'm a slow growth investment.”

“I love iconoclasts. I love individuals. I love people that are true to themselves, whatever the cost.”

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

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

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

“I think the enemy is self-censorship. In a free society the biggest danger is that you're afraid to the point where you censor yourself.”

“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.”

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

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

“I learned much more about acting from philosophy courses, psychology courses, history and anthropology than I ever learned in acting class.”

“It's certainly a lot more difficult to get a project made if you're talking about something progressive. That's just the nature of the industry.”

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