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Cowboy Quotes

From toy six-shooters to real boots, quotes on the cowboy image.

This set of cowboy quotes moves between childhood play, like growing up with toy cowboys, and adult reflections on owning real Cowboy Hat and boot collections. Several speakers compare acting the part to actually living it.

I grew up playing cowboy, and I still have all my Johnny West toys from when I was a kid. I have my actual toys from when I was five.

Quotes by W. Earl Brown

I'm 6'2 - but 6'3 with a little heel on, like the cowboy boots.

Quotes by Sam Palladio

I don't walk around with a cowboy hat. I did get a tattoo that says 'cowboy' that's a bit of an over-compensation, probably.

Quotes by Ronnie Dunn

I'd like to live on horseback and just be a cowboy.

Quotes by Paul Walker

Cowboy Hat Quotes

My father's a protector. My father's old-school. He's a cowboy.

Quotes by Paul Walker

I have played a boxer, a cowboy, a knight, a prince, an elf and a pirate. I am so glad to have done all of that already.

Quotes by Orlando Bloom

I wanted to be a cowboy in cowboy movies.

Quotes by Mary Pope Osborne

You might say that Lyndon Johnson is a cross between a Baptist preacher and a cowboy.

Quotes by Lyndon B. Johnson

Stetsons are the ultimate in cowboy headwear.

Quotes by Lori Wilde

Cowboys Quotes

I always wanted to be a cowboy, and Jedi Knights are basically cowboys in space, right?

Quotes by Liam Neeson

I guess I'm just a frustrated cowboy.

Quotes by Larry Wilcox

I've got four pairs of cowboy boots.

Quotes by Jordan Spieth

It is easier to get an actor to be a cowboy than to get a cowboy to be an actor.

Quotes by John Ford

My first cat was named Cowboy, after the Dallas Cowboys.

Quotes by Jenna Bush

Ranch Quotes

Rob Quist is Nancy Pelosi in a cowboy hat.

Quotes by Greg Gianforte

I think I was probably a cowboy in a past life.

Quotes by Gin Wigmore

'Midnight Cowboy' is an exquisite piece of filmmaking. It's insane.

Quotes by Dito Montiel

I knew even if I'm a cowboy, I'm going to be involved in jazz in some way.

Quotes by Dave Brubeck

My dad was a diehard Cowboys fan. I was raised as a Cowboy fan, and I was forced to be a Cowboy fan.

Quotes by Dak Prescott

Western Quotes

The Indian cowboy is such a uniquely American contradiction.

Quotes by Chloe Zhao

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these Cowboy quotes cover?
The collection ranges from childhood play with toy cowboys to adult reflections on owning real boots, and it compares acting cowboy roles to actually living that life.
Why do people look up cowboy quotes?
Cowboy quotes appeal to readers drawn to the imagery of the American West, whether through film, fashion, or the working ranch life the word evokes.
Is there a quote about growing up playing cowboy?
Yes, one speaker recalls growing up playing cowboy with toy figures kept since childhood, tying the theme to nostalgia as much as to adult identity.
Does any quote compare acting to real cowboy life?
Yes, one line notes it is easier to turn an actor into a cowboy on screen than to turn a real cowboy into a working actor, pointing at the gap between image and skill.
Are boots mentioned specifically?
Yes, one speaker mentions owning four pairs of cowboy boots, treating them as a personal collection rather than just costume. For related style themes, see Cowboy Hat quotes.

One recurring idea is how much easier it is for an actor to play a cowboy than for a working cowboy to become an actor. For more on the wider genre, see the Western quotes page.