Viggo Mortensen Quotes
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Adult characters are all the things they've encountered over time. But kids haven't accumulated all the life experience, all the regrets. They tend to be more in the moment, more willing to play, to be joyful.
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Saying you are a patriot does not make you one; wearing a flag pin does not in itself mean anything at all.
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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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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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Some actors learn the habit of promoting themselves as a brand - by dressing in a certain way, by going out with a certain person - it gives them what they obviously want, which is to keep a level of fame. I'm not putting it down.
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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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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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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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You do need to get lucky, no matter how talented you are.
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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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You have a moral obligation to finish the job you said you would do.