Charismatic Performers Quotes

I wouldn't specifically say rock n' roll is dead, but I don't see a lot of charismatic performers in the way of new blood who are edgy and dangerous on stage, like Marilyn Manson, who you never quite know if he's going to make it through his own show.

What I like about Elvis is the same thing I like about James Brown, Michael Jackson, Prince. These guys, back in the day, there was no smoke and mirrors. It was just raw talent. They would step out onstage and command an audience. Talk about awesome.

I met Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin when I hung out with Michael Lang just before the Woodstock Festival. They were as charismatic in person as they were on stage.

Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore are two of the most charming A-listers in Hollywood.

I love Cameron Diaz, and I love Drew Barrymore.

I want to see someone like Bobby 'The Brain' jumping around in his weasel suit with the rhinestones. Guys who are animated like that make the best translation to TV and to videogames.

Where are the Robert Redfords and Paul Newmans of my age group? I love James Franco, but where's the next James Franco? Where are the hunks who can act?

There are actors who just bring an enormous amount of empathy. They just have that"it" that makes you want to follow them and root for them.

The run I was on made Sinatra, Flynn, Jagger, Richards, all of them look like droopy-eyed armless children.