Kevin J. Anderson Quotes

Maniacal self-promoter …. Makes Machiavelli look like a simple, straightforward kinda guy.

More often than not, I get cast as quite Machiavellian roles - it's something about my face; I'm quite shifty or something!

A man of irregular and insatiable ambition ...who ought not be trusted with the reins of government

I love Robin Wright's character in 'House of Cards' because she's a bona fide villain. She's a not-nice person in a believable way; you can see her working in the world.

When it comes to me, I can rule out that I am scheming for a change.

I'm devious, cruel, cunning and addictive.

I think there are people, and I do not mean this to be disparaging, there are people like Jay Mohr and Jeremy Piven where they just give you that vibe, 'This guy's going to play someone a little venal.'

[Lyndon Johnson was] the epitome of the unprincipled politician.

Iago is one of the most liked characters in Shakespeare's canon, and he's the most evil, most extraordinarily manipulative person in history. He says the worst, most politically incorrect things, even for the time the play is set in - and yet audiences adore that character.

I wouldn't say Jamie is an evil genius. I'm not sure he's evil and I'm not sure he's a genius.

The qualities necessary for a demagogue are these: to be foul-mouthed, base-born, and a low and mean fellow.

I like to think I'm not so devious and maniacal. So it's fun to step into that world and put those shoes on and play that character out.

For storytellers, financiers make ideal rogues. The easiest way to make characters unappealing is to make them rich - shorthand for spoiled, picky, superior, and cold-hearted.

Hef is a man of the big picture. He is a creative force.

Sometimes I wish I was more shrewd.

You can't get any more evil than Iago or Richard III. Those guys are bad.

I'm a businessman. I'm a former legislator, and I'm an executive. And I've been very effective in each one of those positions.

A good villain exudes charisma and power. He has principles, though; that just gives him a level of dimension. It makes him seem to be a bit unpredictable, because he's usually deemed as some type of evil, ruthless person, and then he shows you his principles, and you don't know what to think of it.

Sidharth Shukla is very manipulative.

The way you speak to a team is very important - both before a Test and during the game itself. If you try and do things on the run then people will quickly see through you. You're also never going to say anything that profound and so it's important to come up with new angles.

Creating a billion-dollar company is hard, but being a truly great leader is even harder.

To be a general manager in the NHL, you need to be smart, tough and ruthless.

Successful leaders surround themselves with intelligent people.

Leadership is all about emotional intelligence. Management is taught, while leadership is experienced.

Shredder is about as evil as it gets. He is a man fueled by jealousy and rage. At the same time, he doesn't micromanage, so his gang is free to do what they want.