Jeff Bridges Quotes

'Star Trek' scared me a lot more than 'White Jazz.' It terrified me, really. Because of the scale, the responsibility, the fact that it was this iconic character. It was the bigger challenge, so I had to take it.

Broadway is one of the hardest things I've ever done.

When it's time to film and to actually take on the role of Precious, I felt an immense responsibility to do it justice.

There's been a lot thrust on my shoulders at a very young age.

Playing the character of Arjun is a challenging task, and I like taking up challenges.

Being a good actor isn't easy. Being a man is even harder. I want to be both before I'm done.

Actors have to be there and do the work, and that's enough.

I find being funny very hard work. I am always asked about it, and I feel guilty saying that, but it's the truth. I love my work, but it ain't easy.

I'll always be back to the stage. I have no doubt that the stage will always call me back. There will always be a character that no one else can play, and I'll be back to play it.

I knew at a young age, whether I was playing baseball or hockey or lacrosse, that my teammates were counting on me, whether it be to strike the last batter out in a baseball game or score a big goal in a hockey game.

I've always felt toward the slightest scene, even if all I had to do in a scene was just to come in and say, 'Hi,' that the people ought to get their money's worth and that this is an obligation of mine, to give them the best you can get from me.

It's fun when you're winning and performing well, but it's also hard because now you get older, you got responsibilities.

Public Service was never meant to be an easy living.

It's only when I feel that I can do justice to a character that I take up a film.

Whenever people see me on screen, I want them to feel that I am making an effort and pushing the envelope.

I play my part in my films with utmost honesty.

As an actor I am prepared for every role, that's my profession.

It doesn't matter if it's a small role: if I know I can pull it off and have a good team, I will do it.

If I'm lucky enough to have the chance to play a character, I'm going to give it my all. Play my position and give it 100%.

When you're not playing, it is difficult to feel that you are the leader of the team.

I got into law school, and it required a maturity I didn't have at the time.

Pressure is nothing. It's part of the job.

I'm ready to accept the pressures of captaincy.

There is a lot of extra responsibility on you as a player from the academy. You're expected to play and act as a signing, which is pressure, but in a way it pushes you to get a better performance out of yourself.

You have to try and do everything to show your best qualities; otherwise, you will not be here anymore.