Steve Carell Quotes

People get surprised by my choices. But that comes from me looking for something new.

I would like to do something a little bit more edgy.

I'm not interested in doing something edgy with a capital E just so everyone knows, 'Oh, OK, now he's showing us he can do edgy.'

My main motivation is not to get bored. I'm just hoping I get a vaguely maverick reputation.

I am that weirdo that chooses the difficult route down the side of the street.

I don't intentionally go: 'Ooh, what is provocative,' and try to do that. I just do stuff, and people go: 'Ooh, that's provocative.'

I don't mind being unlikely. I'd rather that than be predictable.

Once in a while, I try to sneak in something less known anyway.

I've always been a risk taker; I've never believed in following the expected path.

I've always been attracted to things that are taboo. I've never been afraid to go to that dark place.

These designers have no reserve. They've chosen a path and thrown themselves onto it head first, regardless of everything. Whether or not their designs are sellable or vulgar. As long as it's new and people talk about it. That is the truth.

So much of the music I love is polarizing. People might either hate it or love it, but they remember it because it was different. That means it was pushing buttons and not just following trends.

No other fighter's doing what I'm doing, no other fighter is daring to do what I'm doing.

In order to be an icon, you need to be bold. How do I define boldness? Stepping outside of your comfort zone.

I like to be bold and different and to go and try things.

I don't see it as a bad thing that I surround myself with edgy people. Because they're interesting.

We're a band that's never been okay with the status quo. In a way, it's allowed us to be more open and confrontational in our music.

I will say and I will do things that no one else in their right mind would do.

I like films that are edgy, provocative, non-formula and original.

Better to be wrong than be boring.

You have to be a crazy guy and a little eccentric to be very successful.

I am that guy who will say things that people seem to think is a little edgy, a little racy.

I guess edgy things tend to get my attention.

I've made a career of taking roles that other actresses didn't want.

Each single gesture of art must be daring. One must not be concerned with the side-effects.