Quotes by Edward Norton

About Edward Norton:

Edward Harrison Norton is an American actor, filmmaker and activist. He was nominated for three Academy Awards for his work in the films Primal Fear (1996), American History X (1998) and Birdman (2014). He also starred in other roles, such as Everyone Says I Love You (1996), The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996), Fight Club (1999), Red Dragon (2002), 25th Hour (2002), Kingdom of Heaven (2005), The Illusionist (2006), Moonrise Kingdom (2012) and The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014). He has also directed and co-written films, including his directorial debut, Keeping the Faith (2000). He has done uncredited work on the scripts for The Score, Frida and The Incredible Hulk.
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I like it when the deeper you go with the character, the more you see the layers start to peel away.

Edward Norton

When I'm the one who sits down and looks at the blank page and writes it out all the way, then I'll call it my script.

Edward Norton

Instead of telling the world what you're eating for breakfast, you can use social networking to do something that's meaningful.

Edward Norton

Basically, I think 21st century conservation is moving toward preserving ecosystems by dealing with the needs of people.

Edward Norton

People are worried about the degree to which corporate interest is starting to threaten human interest.

Edward Norton

I just like working with smart people.

Edward Norton

Young people know how to use these social networking tools, and they know how to use them effectively.

Edward Norton

Duality is not a story. Duality is just a complexity.

Edward Norton

It's better for people to miss you than to have seen too much of you.

Edward Norton

Fame is very corrosive and you have to guard very strictly against it.

Edward Norton

Every little thing that people know about you as a person impedes your ability to achieve that kind of terrific suspension of disbelief that happens when an audience goes with an actor and character he's playing.

Edward Norton

I tend to have a kind of tunnel vision when I'm looking at an individual piece.

Edward Norton

No, I'm not a very methodologically pure actor.

Edward Norton

If I'm trying to put size on for a role, then I don't do much running.

Edward Norton

I've always liked the idea of taking old dramatic ideas and devices and making them feel relevant or contemporary or whatever.

Edward Norton

I remember as a kid having the offer of a scholarship, that it was going to be like going to Mars, and deciding to stay in my public school.

Edward Norton

I don't flatter myself - I'm not a scientist, I'm not a conservation expert.

Edward Norton

I get heartbroken flying into L.A. It's just this feeling of unspecific loss. Can you imagine what the San Fernando Valley was when it was all wheat fields? Can you imagine what John Steinbeck saw?

Edward Norton

I'm a New Yorker, you know.

Edward Norton

In drama, I think, the audience is a willing participant. It's suspending a certain kind of disbelief to try to get something out of a story.

Edward Norton

I think a lot of people in their average day actually imagine two sides of a conversation at one point or another. I think that the mental trick of holding two sides of a conversation in your head is actually something that we all do.

Edward Norton

Author Bio

  • NameEdward Norton
  • DescriptionAmerican actor
  • BornAugust 18, 1969
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionFilm Actor; Actor; Film Director; Film Producer