Michael Madsen Quotes

#1. Encourage your kids' artistic side. Toughen up everything else.

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#2. I don't have a boss ... nobody tells me what to do.

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#3. I've learned my lesson over the years about what to say and what not to say in interviews, that's for sure.

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#4. Children recognize me from Free Willy, and their parents recognize me from Reservoir Dogs. The kids are like, 'There's Glen,' and the parents are like, 'Don't go near that guy.'

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#5. Kids are a great excuse for you to stop acting like one.

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#6. I probably made a few pictures I shouldn't have done, but I have four sons and I have to pay the rent. If you have a decision to make about whether or not you can buy groceries at the market or whether or not you're going to make a bad movie, you're going to make a bad movie.

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#7. Is it really selling out if it feeds your family?

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#8. When you play a character that's someone real, when you're playing a true story, it's really great, 'cause you're not pretending to make up some silly thing.

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#9. You kids shouldn't play so rough ... somebody's gonna start crying.

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#10. I don't think I'm predominantly thought of as being a comedic actor.

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#11. Well, one thing for sure, I won't be remembered for 'Free Willy.' Or maybe I will.

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#12. You know, every movie you make can't be great, no matter who you are.

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#13. Your children don't have to fear you to respect you.

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