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I come from a huge theater background. The whole action and stunt world just came as the roles were available.

Quotes by Brian Tee

It's such an egotistical thing to be able to just stand there and say, 'Action!' It's like being a little mini-god.

Quotes by Brian Helgeland

With 'I Want Action,' I think people take it in the context of the Sunset Strip and the party scene; it was tongue-in-cheek.

Quotes by Bret Michaels

Talking is not action. Don't just look at what you say. Look at how you socialize.

Quotes by Brett Gelman

A crazy action only works if there's a great reaction.

Quotes by Brett Gelman

I've done a collaboration with Action Bronson, which is, like, the coolest thing I've done so far.

Quotes by Brendon Urie

Maybe I would have become an actor. I was a very outgoing kid, but being in the hospital - being outside of social action for so long - turned me into an observer. Actually, right after I got out of...

Quotes by Brent Runyon

Inspirations never go in for long engagements; they demand immediate marriage to action.

Quotes by Brendan Behan

Violence of action, as we call it in the Spec Ops community, will often change the odds in your favor.

Quotes by Brandon Webb

AEW is all about the bell to bell action. You're going to get more wrestling and less soapy backstage drama.

Quotes by Brandi Rhodes

I'm kind of looking for something with a lot less action and more talking and listening.

Quotes by Brandon Routh

There is no doubt ISIS poses a clear, direct threat to the United States, and decisive action is badly needed.

Quotes by Bradley Byrne

If the crisis lasts moments, rapid action is critical. But if it's simply the beginning of a broader issue, especially one where the root cause isn't known yet, the worst thing a leader can do is act immediately.

Quotes by Brad Feld

You see, idealism detached from action is just a dream. But idealism allied with pragmatism, with rolling up your sleeves and making the world bend a bit, is very exciting. It's very real. It's very strong.

Quotes by Bono

If what you want is actual change, then what has to be built is a mass movement that is militant and can use direct action to slow or stop profit. A movement that can do that can demand whatever it...

Quotes by Boots Riley

Any collective action is made up of individuals who one day decided not to sit and watch anymore.

Quotes by Boots Riley

I didn't even know how to judge 'Die Hard 1.' It's not anything I know how to judge. I'd never seen an action movie. I'd never seen a Sly Stallone movie or an Arnold Schwarzenegger movie or a Charles Bronson...

Quotes by Bonnie Bedelia

I have done all kinds of roles - comedy, action, romance, and thrillers. Just name the genre, and I've done it.

Quotes by Bobby Deol

Every actor gets an image without wanting one. A lot of romantic heroes want an action hero tag, but they are unable to succeed even though their films are good.

Quotes by Bobby Deol

'Ajnabee' is a thriller. I play a married man trapped by mysterious circumstances. The film does have a lot of romance and action, but it's not based on 'Consenting Adults.'

Quotes by Bobby Deol

Frequently Asked Questions

Did these speakers plan on doing action roles?
Not really. One admits, "I never really planned on making action films. It just kind of happened," while another explains they "didn't go into this business to do action" because of a classical-theater background, yet found they were "good at kicking and punching."
Is there a quote about being underrepresented in action roles?
Yes — one speaker reflects on how rare their combination of background is in the genre, noting there are "so few guys who do action and do it well," and even fewer with classical-theater training. For more on standing out through personal traits, see our Character quotes.
Do any of these quotes contrast action with thinking?
One does, memorably: "What the Puritans gave the world was not thought, but action." It draws a sharp line between ideas and actually doing something.
Is classical training mentioned as useful for action work?
Yes — one speaker points to their "classical-theater training" as something they bring into action work, even though it's not the most obvious background for the genre. For more on playful ways of exploring a theme, check out our Rhymes collection.
Where can I find more quotes about living with purpose and action?
Our Life quotes explore that same idea of doing versus just thinking, and our Always quotes are worth a look too.

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