Quotes by Oliver Reed

About Oliver Reed:

Robert Oliver Reed was an English actor known for his upper-class, macho image, hellraiser lifestyle, and "tough guy" roles. His films include The Trap, Oliver!, Women in Love, Hannibal Brooks, The Devils, The Three Musketeers, Tommy, Castaway, Lion of the Desert and Gladiator. At the peak of his career, in 1971, British exhibitors voted Reed 5th most popular star at the box office.
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At the New York Athletic Club they serve amazing food. People go there, get healthy, and then eat themselves to death - which is, I suppose, the right way to do it.

Oliver Reed

I like the effect drink has on me.

Oliver Reed

What's the point of staying sober?

Oliver Reed

I do not live in the world of sobriety.

Oliver Reed

I'm not a villain, I've never hurt anyone. I'm just a tawdry character who explodes now and again.

Oliver Reed

I don't like doing most things unless I can do them quite well.

Oliver Reed

I'm not as thrilled with myself as I used to be.

Oliver Reed

I like to give my inhibitions a bath now and then.

Oliver Reed

I have made many serious statements - I just can't remember any of them. I guess they mustn't have been very important.

Oliver Reed

I wouldn't like to see a chick of mine taking her clothes off and kissing a fellow on screen. And my girls must get very hurt when they see me doing it.

Oliver Reed

But the trouble is that when you drink it, you invariably meet other people drinking it.

Oliver Reed

Then you get into it, especially if you start talking about football, fighting and Muhammad Ali. Then the ladies get very bored and start delivering ultimatums.

Oliver Reed

You get so weak from eating pears that you fall down, and then they come and take you away on a stretcher.

Oliver Reed

Do what you must, but do it well, above all enjoy yourself!

Oliver Reed

When I come home and I'm tired from filming all day, I expect her to be there and make sure everything is cool for me. You know, like drawing my bath and helping me into bed.

Oliver Reed

I believe my woman shouldn't work outside the home.

Oliver Reed

I'm only drinking white wine because I'm on a diet and I don't eat.

Oliver Reed

Even though people say Richard Harris and I have been having a great feud, it's not true.

Oliver Reed

I do think a carpenter needs a good hammer to bang in the nail.

Oliver Reed

I have two ambitions in life: one is to drink every pub dry, the other is to sleep with every woman on earth.

Oliver Reed

Author Bio

  • NameOliver Reed
  • DescriptionBritish actor
  • BornFebruary 13, 1938
  • DiedMay 2, 1999
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionActor