Ned Beatty Quotes

United States, Actor
July 6, 1937 – June, 13, 2021.

Ned Thomas Beatty was a retired American actor. He has appeared in more than 160 films and has been nominated for an Academy Award, two Emmy Awards, an MTV Movie Award for Best Villain and a Golden Globe Award; he also won a Drama Desk Award.

I've had this problem since I was in my 20s. They don't call it manic depression anymore. They call it a bipolar disorder, and I'm a Type 2.

Ned Beatty
- Depression
I want to see the writers strike because the writers, god bless them, are the only true commies we have in Hollywood.

Ned Beatty
- God
- True

I'm blessed with eight children - though I'm talking about eight adults now.

Ned Beatty
- Children
- Blessed
I'm a perfect example of the grumpy, old man. I'm really good at it.

Ned Beatty
- Good
- Perfect
I was born just barely south of the Mason Dixon line.

Ned Beatty
It always impresses me when a person of small stature has command.

Ned Beatty
- Small
I'm getting grumpier all the time.

Ned Beatty
- Time
I'll tell you what I would do in a shot if I could. I would sing in the barbershop quartet in The Music Man.

Ned Beatty
- Music

I only really work when I want to.

Ned Beatty
- Work