Viggo Mortensen Quotes
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You do need to get lucky, no matter how talented you are.
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Like most people - unless they're very practised at it or have no warm blood at all in their veins - I feel a little apprehensive about the red carpet. It's always a bit bewildering when people are taking pictures and asking questions before the ceremony.
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It's just like with people. You're going to get along better working with them - human or equine - if you ask politely rather than demand that they do things.
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It's amazing to me that Glenn Beck can be on the cover of 'Time,' and there can be a whole article about him basically saying, 'Well, you know, he's controversial.' It's like, 'No, he's a dangerous idiot who needs the help of a good psychiatrist!'
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I try to research or make up for myself what happened in any character's life. From when he was born until the first page of the script. I fill in the blanks.
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When there is conflict, it's good to step away, even for five minutes, because you could say terrible things that you can't take back, so it's best to walk away.
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Ignorance breeds antipathy. Until I got to know how computers worked, I didn't want anything to do with them. I said, 'Well, why do I need them? I write letters.' Which I still do.
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I like movies that leave you with something to think about, to discuss, to debate, you know?
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I think every family is dysfunctional, and some manage to control it better than others.
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When I land in a country and they ask for 'occupation,' I always just put 'artist.' I think that covers all of it.
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Like most people I can be lazy, so it's nice to have a goal or deadline or reason to work out. I feel better when I get to exercise, or when I'm outdoors. I like to hike, swim and run, and I love to play soccer.
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You have a moral obligation to finish the job you said you would do.