Steven Ford Quotes

I've been fortunate to be in films that are classic, that are going to be around.

I am so happy that every generation still tunes into most of the classic and cult films I was lucky to be a part of.

As an actor, I want to do something I will be remembered for. I think 'Maaya' is that kind of film.

Most films that I do, whether successful or not, just fade away. They have their moment in the sun, then they are gone. 'Trainspotting' did not, and especially with journalists. So whenever I launched a new film, I'd end up talking about 'Trainspotting.'

Any actor should be grateful if he's remembered for one movie in their lifetime.

I want to be in movies that stand the test of time.

'Stand and Deliver' has been the most successful thing I have done in my life. So many people have seen it. There was really no need for me to do anything else.

Everything I am, everything I've been allowed to do, career-wise, has come out of the opportunity I had with 'Cheers'. I think it's one of the funniest shows ever. They are some of my best friends.

The last thing I want is to die and then be put into the Hall of Fame. It's not because I won't be there to enjoy it, exactly. It's because I want to enjoy it with family and friends and fans. I want to see them enjoy it.

I want in 40 years to still be acting and to more than anything have longevity and not just be this huge flash in the pan and then disappear.

Many other movies, but for me The Professionals is the best I did in Hollywood.

When I started acting, I thought if I got one or two jobs a year I'd be lucky. So yeah, my career has gone so much farther than I ever suspected it would, and as such I feel lucky for everything I get. I feel thankful and grateful.

When you make a great record, it's around forever.

I can only hope that my future movies will do well.

I just hope that my films will survive me.

Thank you, God, because I am lucky. Also let's face it, it turns out I'm black. And I'm having a career quite different from lots of people, so I feel doubly lucky.

I'm a very fortunate person. I get to choose the movies that I want to do. I have a lot of friends in this industry that don't get to do that. I grew up in L.A. A lot of my friends are actors so I realize every day how lucky I am to have this opportunity, so while I'm here, I'm going to try to do exactly what I want.

I have so much to be thankful for.

After 'Versace' and 'American Horror Story,' if that was the end of the line, then I can go happy.

I'm fortunate to have got the opportunity to play interesting characters.

I feel blessed to get the opportunity to have so much work.

Even if my movies weren't big blockbusters, directors generally liked me, so they would fight for me.

Life's greatest comfort is being able to look over your shoulder and see people worse off, waiting in line behind you.

I'm never going to be the lead actor guy. I'm real quiet and real happy and real fortunate to keep working. It's what I do. It's like the circus. I ran away and joined it a long time ago.

The blaze of reputation cannot be blown out, but it often dies in the socket; a very few names may be considered as perpetual lamps that shine unconsumed.