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

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

I learned never to listen to acting teachers because they don't know what the hell they're talking about.

American people are not evil. Given information, they will do the right thing. But they're not given the information.

I like Spike Lee a lot. He's incredibly gifted and I don't think he gets the credit he deserves as a filmmaker.

Tim Robbins

Credit

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.

I started getting on my feet and clowning around, and they ended up putting me in a play when I was 12. And I was hooked.

Tim Robbins

Feet

Play

I ran spotlight. Swept up. Did box office. Ran the lighting board. But acting was the most fun.

I mean, what are they scared of? Who's going to vote for anyone from the Communist Party, for God's sake?

I wouldn't even get elected. I'd probably deck a couple of people, too which would not play very well with the national media.

I've long ago compromised my eight hours a night.

Tim Robbins

Night

Altman was told they wouldn't do the film with me. He could easily have abandoned me, but he stood by me and really bailed me out.

Tim Robbins

Film

If you're in the position to help someone and you do it, it's very rewarding.

Tim Robbins

Help

If you find yourself in a movie that you have questions about, it's not a compromise to your integrity.

If I'm a commodity, it wouldn't be a wise idea to buy stock in me - although, in the long run, maybe I'm a slow growth investment.