Scott Porter Quotes

United States, Actor
July 14, 1979

Matthew Scott Porter (born July 14, 1979) is an American actor and occasional singer known for his role as Jason Street in the NBC television drama Friday Night Lights. His character was injured during a football game in the pilot episode and became disabled. The character was inspired by David Edwards, a high school football player.

I don't just want to be another cog in the gears of Hollywood.

Scott Porter
- Gears
- Cog
Guys don't seem to think this, but the stuff that girls talk about is more raunchy than what guys talk about in a football lockeroom.

Scott Porter
- Football
- Guys
- Girls

I know plenty of actresses in their early thirties who look amazing, although there's that old saying: 'Ladies get older, men get more distinguished.

Scott Porter
- Men
- Saying
- Actresses
As an actor, you want people to see you as a whole person, not just a single facet of your emotional spectrum. And whether it's the audience or the industry, you end up getting pigeonholed as one thing. So for people to see I can be funny and stay in shape is a bit of a weight off my shoulders.

Scott Porter
I don't play racing games, unless it's 'Mario Kart.

Scott Porter
- Games
- Racing
If any of you have ever lived down south of the Mason-Dixon line, you know that late September still means summer heat.

Scott Porter
- Summer
- September
- Heat
At any given time, no matter how deeply you are in love with one person, they're appealing to a very specific side of you.

Scott Porter
- In Love
I was raised around music.

Scott Porter
- Music
- Raised

I watch a lot of TV, and I'd like to think what I watch is good TV.

Scott Porter
- Tvs
The great thing about 'Friday Night Lights,' unlike so many other shows and movies, is that it doesn't take the obvious beats to pull your heartstrings or manipulate you.

Scott Porter
- Movies
- Shows
- Manipulate