Judd Nelson Quotes

Just because you've only been alive for fifteen years doesn't mean you're less anything except old. That's all it means. It doesn't mean you're less experienced. It doesn't mean you're less intelligent. It doesn't mean you're less sensitive. It doesn't mean you take things less seriously. It's like, these are younger human beings, meaning don't, because they're only ten, start thinking that they don't know what you're talking about -because they do. Don't leave people out in the cold, and don't talk down to people -don't. It never works out.

I think that there's room for everyone. I don't think that if one person succeeds then another must fail. That's lunacy. I'm not sure what the reasons are for my philosophy, maybe it's the fact that if there are ten people doing the same job, we all know how we feel and what our high points and low points are.

Young alienation, disappointment and heartache is all a part of the first real growing up that we do.

It's great to work with people that you like, any job, no matter what you do.

I went to acting school in New York City for two years. I studied with Stella Adler.

My closest friend is canine. I have precious few close friends, and most of them are not actors.

Catcher in the Rye had a profound impact on me-the idea that we all have lots of dreams that are slowly being chipped away as we grow up.

I am very grateful to make my living doing what I would do for free.

I'm involved with Recording Artists and Actors Against Drunk Driving. I'm also involved with most children's causes, because children can't help the environment they're in.

Death is not my best subject.

I took all the philosophy courses I could.

Ice T was just a pleasure to work with. He was a smart gentleman.

It is a career of make-believe, of masks. We all have masks in life.

The movie that's had the most effect on me is Jaws. To this day when I'm in the ocean, I'm hearing that music.

I like the way the old Toyotas look.

I have adopted clothes from all the projects I'm in. It's really been a while since I've bought anything myself.

I love the rehearsal process in the theatre, and the visceral sense of contact and communication with a live audience.

When I was in college, all the pretty women were in the theatre, so I auditioned for a play.

I don't have any blindness when it comes to my money. As an actor, you can get distracted by your work. I do keep an eye on my nest egg, if you will.

I find it very difficult to relax. I find it increasingly difficult to find outlets for my frustration.

Remember to be as smart as you are.

I like every single actor or actress in the world, because we never know what the conditions are like when they are working. I give everyone the benefit of the doubt and root for them like a psychotic sports fan.

I put less stock in others' opinions than my own. No one else's opinions could derail me.

As a kid I had a crush on Sophia Loren and Raquel Welch.

Screws fall out all the time, the world is an imperfect place.

While they would have provided financial support if I had needed it, the greatest support my parents gave was emotional, psychological.

I like being a villain. Villains are more exciting.

I always thought that the badge a cop has was more like the shield that Captain America has. It's an obvious sign of good and something you'll protect other people with, but it will also protect you.

You can be knocked down, but it doesn't mean you're out.

My first paid acting job was a movie called Fandango. It also starred Kevin Costner.

It's still a bottom-line business. You can be out of control, and if they want you, they'll pick you. And you can be a mensch, and if you're not the product they want, you won't get it.