16 Quotes by Peter O'Toole
- Writing is a kind of performing art, and I can't sit down to write unless I'm dressed. I don't mean dressed in a suit, but dressed well and comfortably and I have to be shaved and bathed.
- When did I realize I was God? Well, I was praying and I suddenly realized I was talking to myself.
- We were doing it under the most extraordinary circumstances, but the first out of the tent in the morning would be David Lean. He said to me on the very first day of shooting, Pete, this is the beginning of a great adventure.
- There is a legend. And to protest is daft.
- The good parts are the people who don't make do. They're the interesting people. Lear doesn't make do.
- It's very inconvenient because every time I finish, let's say, a chapter of a book, I think I'm going to ring Richard and then realize: Oh, Christ, I've buried him. I buried him last year.
- I love working with young people, which is to me a big kick.
- My own favorite is something called Rogue Male.
- I have no memories I'm prepared to share with you.
- I loved doing My Favorite Year, which was great fun, and The Ruling Class, which I made with all my chums.
- I tell my children to avoid theatre and go into cinema and TV.
- I was apprehensive about bringing off this Homer.
- I wouldn't mind being a lord.
- I'm a working stiff, baby, just like everybody else.
- I'm the most gregarious of men and love good company, but never less alone when alone.
- If I'm not at my study by 10:00, 10:30, forget it, I can't write a word.
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