13 Bill Paxton Quotes for You to Enjoy

Bill Paxton

American Actor

Born: May 17, 1955

Died: Feb 25, 2017

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It was so weird that I would end up directing 'The Greatest Game Ever Played,' because, y'know, I'm not a big golfer myself. But I grew up around the game. My mom and dad kind of built their dream house off the 11th fairway of Shady Oaks Country Club in Fort Worth. Bill Paxton

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I hate tests. It's a really lousy way to judge a person's ability. Bill Paxton

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I'm actually really opposed to the death penalty. Bill Paxton

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I didn't have a normal background - I was completely demented from a very early age! Bill Paxton

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It's always good to have no expectations when you see a film. Then you can be pleasantly disappointed or surprised. Bill Paxton

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In the old days the studios guided your career. Now it's all up to you. Bill Paxton

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I came out to Hollywood when I was just 18, and my dad, he was really into Hollywood and theater and art, and I guess growing up, he exposed me to a lot of culture, and I just started making Super-8 films in high school and decided I wanted to be a filmmaker. Bill Paxton

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Growing up in Texas and Oklahoma, Ben Johnson was more famous than John Wayne to some of us. I knew him. I worked with him on a low budget film years ago, and we'd sit around at night while waiting for a shot. Bill Paxton

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What's been nice is that I've been able to direct from a very idealistic place. I've never had to make my living as a director, which gave me a chance to choose material I feel passionate about. The directing allows me to not have to grab any acting role that comes along. I can pick and choose a little bit. Bill Paxton

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