Sam Waterston Quotations

We're paid to care. That's what actors get their money for. But the main goal is not for the actors to be frustrated at the end of the show, but for the audience to be throwing their shoes at the television set. That's what we're trying for.

If you're not moving forward, you're falling back.

In order to continue to do interesting work, you need to be...proceeding.

I don't think there's anything to be desired in a bunch of people chasing you around, trying to get a piece of your clothing.

I think people have some control over what they want; there's a relationship - maybe not automatic - between what you want and get.

I'm too old to be governed by fear of dumb people.

The bad guys dont always get punished and the good guys are not necessarily pure.

I dont think playing a villain is my greatest talent.

If you're going to be born ugly and be an actor - the least they can do is let you play Lincoln.

I literally was saved by a role, from becoming a cab driver. I never did have to wait tables, though, so looking back I guess I had it pretty soft.