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Prison Quotes

Most Famous Prison Quotes of All Time!

Actors who spend time on set discussing scenes with the cast often pause to imagine the harsher reality an actual inmate would face beyond a short visit. Convincing audiences that an impossible escape feels plausible takes real skill, a challenge our Being quotes touch on.

After the 1960 royal coup, I spent time in India - including three years in prison.

Quotes by Sushil Koirala

After six prison commitments, at the end of those, I was more broken than when I went into the system.

Quotes by Susan Burton

The Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery other than in prisons - but it was a lie that you regained your freedom once you left the prison gates.

Quotes by Susan Burton

In prison, you get the chance to see who really loves you.

Quotes by Suge Knight

With Animal Factory you'd think that because it's mostly interiors, you could shoot it anywhere. So we shot this in Philadelphia, and we had the cooperation of the prison system.

Quotes by Steve Buscemi

They're not supposed to show prison films in prison. Especially ones that are about escaping.

Quotes by Steve Buscemi

It doesn't help to fight crime to put people in prison who are innocent.

Quotes by Stephen Breyer

I've worked in the prison system for five years, and most of those folks in prison didn't have a direction.

Quotes by Stedman Graham

Exacerbating the problem of mass incarceration is that, even after someone is released from prison, the stigma of a misdemeanor or felony conviction makes finding gainful employment difficult, if not impossible.

Quotes by Stan Van Gundy

A mind enclosed in language is in prison.

Quotes by Simone Weil

I'll tell you what I think is not okay. Have you ever seen that show on MSNBC, 'Lockup?' It's a reality show that takes place inside a prison. Do the prisoners have to sign release forms? Or do they have...

Quotes by Seth MacFarlane

The percentage of Americans in the prison system, has doubled since 1985.

Quotes by Serj Tankian

I went to Rikers one time to do 'Third Watch,' and I remember thinking, 'Wow, this is a scary place.' We were using a section of the prison where half of it was still populated by inmates.

Quotes by Selenis Leyva

If Anglo feels it hasn't done enough damage to me already by taking my money, my company, my reputation, if they want to finish it off by putting me in prison, then so be it - I'll accept that.

Quotes by Sean Quinn

My parents divorced when I was 10, but when my father was there, he was trying to create almost like a little prison for me.

Quotes by Sarah Shahi

Saving Edward Snowden from prison is one of WikiLeaks' achievements of which I am most proud.

Quotes by Sarah Harrison

Jesus Christ came into my prison cell last night, and every stone flashed like a ruby.

Quotes by Samuel Rutherford

When you're in prison, the progress of the outside world doesn't necessarily translate inside prison walls. You don't have any rights; it just doesn't progress along the same timeline.

Quotes by Samira Wiley

The federal prison population increased by almost 800 percent between 1980 and 2013, often at a far faster rate than the Bureau of Prisons could accommodate in their own facilities.

Quotes by Sally Yates

I don't ever want to go back to prison.

Quotes by Ronnie Radke

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this Prison quotes collection about?
This collection centers on quotes from actors reflecting on playing prison-set roles, blending the reality of filming with the fictional intensity of characters behind bars. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at how a demanding role gets built.
Why do people search for prison quotes?
People often look for these quotes out of interest in a specific show or film, wanting insight into what it took to portray a convincing character, or simply for lines that capture the tension of confinement. They pair naturally with general reflections on Life under pressure.
What does the collection say about the gap between actor and character?
One quote candidly admits the actor isn't very tough in real life despite playing a formidable character, highlighting the gap between performance and personal reality. It's a grounding, honest moment within the set.
Is there a quote about landing a big role unexpectedly?
Yes, one describes going from getting a script to landing the part in just a few days after a stretch without work, showing how quickly things can change in an acting career. It captures the unpredictability behind the scenes.
How are these Prison quotes typically used?
They suit fans sharing behind-the-scenes trivia about a favorite show, or captions about resilience and reinvention, similar to posts tagged Being or Go.

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