Tim Robbins

“Americans accept that gangsters are running the government.”

— Tim Robbins

“There's the theory that nudity doesn't really make something sexy the characters and their relationship make it sexy.”

— Tim Robbins

“I've used drugs that I do consider to be dangerous, drugs that are potentially detrimental to kids and society at large.”

— Tim Robbins

“I have personal beliefs and they are sometimes reflected in the movies I make, but I also reflect other points of view.”

— Tim Robbins

“Most good actors have a huge intelligence about the human condition and a real open heart to different kinds of people and behavior.”

— Tim Robbins

“I learned much more about acting from philosophy courses, psychology courses, history and anthropology than I ever learned in acting class.”

— Tim Robbins

“I was a sports fan, but I also went to peace marches.”

— Tim Robbins

“My philosophy is, don't take no for an answer and be willing to sacrifice your entire project for freedom.”

— Tim Robbins

“I think the enemy is self-censorship. In a free society the biggest danger is that you're afraid to the point where you censor yourself.”

— Tim Robbins

“I wouldn't say I'm a method actor. I do research when I feel I don't have enough experience for the part I'm playing.”

— Tim Robbins

“Toy Soldiers was my introduction to film. I certainly didn't think I was doing art by any stretch of the imagination.”

— Tim Robbins

“Is Walt turning over in his grave? A man named Joe Roth runs Disney right now-he gave me the go-ahead and total freedom to do whatever I wanted to do.”

— Tim Robbins

“I don't think people have been able to deal with the fact that African American filmmakers can make movies about life and relationships.”

— Tim Robbins