Tim Robbins Quotes

I think musicians oftentimes have the right skill set to be good actors. And with Rihanna, I noticed her and knew of her obviously, and was very taken with her charisma and her confidence.

I might just be way too boring to ever be a really great actress.

An actor who knows his business ought to be able to make the London telephone directory sound enthralling.

I think Carrie Preston is one of the most talented actresses I've ever met in my entire life. I've seen her do a lot of other things, and she's fantastic.

My goal is to be the best TV presenter, the best entertainer, the best singer. I still want to be the best dancer. I want to be the best at everything I do.

He's a fantastic actor, Kelsey Grammer. You don't have that kind of career without having a talent, without having something to say and to give to an audience.

I don't consider myself a good actor.

I used to watch people like Richard Burton and Mel Gibson and think, 'I could never do that.'

If I had any talent that God could give me, I would be a great diva.

Usher is so innovative - he's a great performer, a great entertainer.

An actor has to be a complete package, he should have a toned body, know how to dance, act and do everything possible under the sun.

I feel like I am a true entertainer and performer.

You have to be careful with Vikram around otherwise he would eat you alive with his acting!

It's the persona that makes you a leading actor. A leading actor has something extra that's fun to watch. But it isn't usually about acting.

Everybody has forgotten about showmanship. People don't look like rock stars any more. They just look like regular dudes off the street.

Whether you're on TV or on the stage, you have to work hard to stay fresh, real, and full of energy. You can't settle back. You always have to stay on your toes.

It's fun to look at people that are so good at acting that aren't actors, like David Bowie creating a mystique about rock n' roll.

Some actors try to play parts and do things they can't do. Being funny is one of them. Being funny's hard.

You know, when Michael Jackson does the moonwalk, he's showing off! When Prince or Hendrix do a guitar solo, it's confidence! I would hate to be at a show and some nervous wreck is sweating up there and doesn't feel like he deserves to be there.

I just always loved to perform and I was lucky enough to be in front of the right people at the right time!

I guess if you can't sing, you better have a style!

Personality is essential. It is in every work of art. When someone walks on stage for a performance and has charisma, everyone is convinced that he has personality. I find that charisma is merely a form of showmanship. Movie stars usually have it. A politician has to have it.

I wouldn't say that I was a born performer, because I work very hard at it.

On stage, don't go near her. She's the best performer in the world.

There's the craft of acting, and then there's a quality. There's a quality that someone has.