Quotes by James Woods

About James Woods:

James Howard Woods is an American actor and producer. A well known character actor who often appears in villainous roles, Woods has appeared in a variety of films including The Onion Field (1979), Once Upon a Time in America (1984), Salvador (1986), Casino (1995), Nixon (1995), Ghosts of Mississippi (1996), Hercules (1997), and White House Down (2013). On television, he is known for acting in Shark (2006–2008).
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My attitude about Hollywood is that I wouldn't walk across the street to pull one of those executives out of the snow if he was bleeding to death. Not unless I was paid for it. None of them ever did me any favors.

James Woods

If I say I'm the best actor for the part, I mean it and I'm not kidding.

James Woods

I always have a rule that acting is acting and truth is truth and you just go out there and you do it. But what happens in each medium is that you have other responsibilities. The acting remains the same, but each medium dictates assuming other halve...

James Woods

No matter what it is, if you get 10 people in the business talking about something, you get 10 different opinions, but you know, they're amazingly well informed.

James Woods

If General Motors can't survive and run their business like a business, let them go under.

James Woods

Because of who I am, when I sit at a poker table, I meet people who engage me in conversation, not only about poker, but also about the movie business and about the world of celebrities.

James Woods

My parents loved each other. I was raised in a house of total love and respect. My dad worked very hard and my mother was incredibly devoted to him. I can unequivocally, without any peradventure of doubt, tell you that I was raised with the kind of l...

James Woods

The silent killer of all great men and women of achievement - particularly men, I don't know why, maybe it's the testosterone - I think it's narcissism. Even more than hubris. And for women, too. Narcissism is the killer.

James Woods

We work in an environment where your options are to do, you know, Batman 10, so when you get to do a movie that's a really great film like this, people really step up to the plate and enjoy it.

James Woods

It's a great battle, and it really is a battle, and there are people from all walks of life, you know, never judge anybody at the table: A man can be the greatest poker player and he might know all the numbers, but he might get beaten by a really sav...

James Woods

Do you think I want to be the one lone voice against the Hollywood liberal establishment? It's not going to do me any good.

James Woods

I'm a pretty quiet guy, but if people want to think of me as a lady killer, I guess that's good.

James Woods

I'm famous for being nicer to my fans than anyone on the face of the Earth because I figure a) They pay my salary, and b) It's probably like a big moment in your life to meet somebody so I would say, just come on up.

James Woods

I think the iPhone was as significant an invention as the Gutenburg press, in terms of the future of humanity.

James Woods

I look back on my life and have to face the fact that I have been narcissistic and selfish.

James Woods

I think it's safe to say people are going to be interested in Kim Kardashian's love choices for the next 30 years. But they can take a minute to think about the new robotic arm that could replace the one they lost to cancer. Then they can keep thinki...

James Woods

I just love poker players.

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My biggest problem in live games is that I love the game so much and I don't think I ever met a poker player I didn't fundamentally like - even if they're screaming and they're acting like real jerks.

James Woods

If you strive for the moon, maybe you'll get over the fence.

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The lifeblood of my career has been independent film.

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Author Bio

  • NameJames Woods
  • DescriptionAmerican film, stage and television actor
  • BornApril 22, 1947
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionTelevision Actor; Film Actor; Actor; Voice Actor; Film Producer
  • AwardsDaytime Emmy Award