Tim Robbins

There's the theory that nudity doesn't really make something sexy; the characters and their relationship make it sexy.

I wouldn't say I'm a method actor. I do research when I feel I don't have enough experience for the part I'm playing.

Directing is creating a whole. You're able to combine different elements and create a film that is unique and true to your vision.

Bush is very clever. When the debate should have been about the deterioration of our cities and the lack of action by government, he sent in his idiot to make an outrageous statement about Murphy Brown.

I was a sports fan, but I also went to peace marches.

I'm fairly competant as a director and actor, but I am Mr. Neurotic as a writer. I just don't have enough confidence in my abilities to take criticism well. I take it personally. Start with 'It's a masterpiece,' and then tell me what you think could be changed.

It's certainly a lot more difficult to get a project made if you're talking about something progressive. That's just the nature of the industry.

Any time you're trying to do a movie with a happy ending, it's very difficult because it's been done before and you don't want to be manipulative.

Toy Soldiers was my introduction to film. I certainly didn't think I was doing art by any stretch of the imagination.

I'm six foot four and a half and I have a temper. It's reserved for very important issues. If someone is asking me to make an artistic concession, then I'll become a madman.

I wouldn't even get elected. I'd probably deck a couple of people, too which would not play very well with the national media.

If I'm a commodity, it wouldn't be a wise idea to buy stock in me - although, in the long run, maybe I'm a slow growth investment.