Willem Dafoe Quotes

When people ask, 'What role are you dying to play?' I always say, 'The one being written for me right now.'

I want everyone to understand that as an actor you need to be able to play different roles, be versatile even in terms of your personality.

If someone called me for a role, whatever it was, I'd do it.

The main thing is to have strings to your bow. You get your badges, you see where life is, and then you see what things come your way, if any.

There are people who have been in this game much longer than myself. And one of the things that I've learned by way of just watching is to stay flexible because you never know what may pop up.

I just like to stay ready for whatever presents itself.

With theatre, you have to be ready for anything.

You know, I've always been very open to any project.

We'll open for anyone, we are just looking to play.

I've been on projects before where there's no rehearsal, and you walk in on set and that's literally the first time you've ever played the character, and then I've had times where there's been three weeks of rehearsal. I like both.

As an actor, you need to be versatile. You need to challenge yourself.

I'm good with a script.

As an actor, I am meant to dabble with different themes and genres.

As an actor, you should be willing to take challenges.

I think rock & roll has prepared me for a lot of flexibility.

There's always the new wrinkle. One must keep one's eyes always open.

It is not enough to be in the right place at the right time. You should also have an open mind at the right time.

TV is wild. You just play the role you're given, and you show up and do the best that you can.

Expect the best. Prepare for the worst. Capitalize on what comes.

Every day is different; you never know what to expect, and you have to be ready to pivot on a dime.

All you can do is trust, be open and prepared, and you have to be flexible, as much as possible.

I'm open for whatever any team asks me to do.

You have to be able to adjust on the fly, and that is what the great ones do.

I'm an actor and I'm able to do a lot of things and play a lot of characters.

Every time I thought I've seen every possible scenario, something else comes up. You just have to be prepared at every level.