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Brando Quotes

On imitation, admiration, and acting style.

Brando's shadow looms large across these lines, inspiring both reverence and a bit of comic reasoning about who can play whom. See Identities quotes for a related theme about performance and self.

If Brando can do Capote and I can do Brando - well then, I can do Capote.

Quotes by John Belushi

Brando's one of the greats; what can you say?

Quotes by Chad Michael Murray

I'm not Jack Nicholson. I'm not Brando. But I do mumble.

Quotes by Benicio Del Toro

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Brando regarded across these quotes?
As a towering figure in acting, someone other performers measure themselves against.
Is there a playful chain of logic about imitation?
Yes, a speaker jokes through a roundabout line of reasoning about who could plausibly play whom on screen.
Does one quote distance itself from Brando while admitting similarity?
Yes, it rejects the comparison overall but owns up to sharing one particular habit associated with him.
Is admiration expressed plainly anywhere?
Yes, one line calls him simply one of the greatest, with little further explanation needed.
Where can I read about other actors and performance?
See Peter Greenaway quotes as well.

One speaker even distances themselves from Brando's style while admitting to sharing at least one famous habit. Explore Big Sean or Peter Greenaway quotes as well.