Chad Michael Murray Quotes

Film acting is one of the only industries where you're criticized for working hard. In any other industry, it's considered a quality and something to behold.

I think a lot of actors take on fun roles and then they're lazy or flippant with them. I just can't do that.

I suppose I could be accused of taking acting too seriously and losing the fun of it. I do take my work very seriously; I take on the responsibility of it.

If you only see 'No Country for Old Men' and 'Sicario,' you've seen two great, totally separate Josh Brolin performances.

When you work with actors, what you're hoping to absorb is good ways to be an actor as opposed to how to handle being famous.

I've always approached acting from a very workmanlike perspective.

People ask me how I am such a good heel, but I don't know; I just try to be me and go and do what I need to do to get the job done on any show that I am on and achieve the work that is set up in front of me.

I have done serious roles in various films including 'Budget Padmanabhan,' 'Thaththi Thavudhu Manasu,' among others.

As an actor, I understand how difficult it is to simultaneously do diverse roles like Mithunda has done in 'Guru' and 'MLA Fatakeshto.' That's how much respect I have for him.

If you are a good actor, then all you have to do is give your best shot every time when you are in front of the camera regardless of who else is around you.

I do want people to see me as a well-rounded actress, not just someone who plays in 'Turtle' movies.

I don't approach my acting as just saying a few lines and then going off-screen. It's a craft. I really invest in trying to make it a craft.

For me, acting is sacred.

The main thing I learned in San Diego was I can't do this and compete with the best guys in the world if I'm just doing MMA as a hobby. It has to be my job.

My favorite position is at No. 6 or No. 8, but I will never have a problem with a manager, because I do my job.

I will try to give my 100% in the field and do my job.

Whatever role I have had on the management side I pride myself on having done my best in the job. I have never shied away from that responsibility.

Everybody knows I work every single day, I never rest, and I always work to give my best to the fans.

I'm someone that's a hard worker and takes their job seriously and gives it all they've got.

I do not take my job lightly.

I'm going to show up and do my job to the best of my abilities every day, every week.

I just like doing my job.

An actor has to do everything, all genres of films.

I love all of Kate Winslet's characters. And Natalie Portman. If I can have a smidgen of what they've done, that would be awesome.

First of all, as a professional, you can run around saying "artists, schmartists" as much as you want. But I'm a professional, so if somebody hires me for something, I'm going to bring my best to it. They've hired me, I'm professional, I show up on time, I do my job. That's what we're doing. So in that sense, it's always both things.