Judd Nelson Quotes & Sayings

With failure, you just try again. — Judd Nelson

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

Heroes always make the right decision; I find that seldom happens in my life. — Judd Nelson

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. — Judd Nelson

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

Remember to be as smart as you are. — Judd Nelson

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

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. — Judd Nelson

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. — Judd Nelson

Sweets, you couldn't ignore me if you tried. — Judd Nelson

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. — Judd Nelson

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

I like the way the old Toyotas look. — Judd Nelson

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

I just couldn't go back to Suddenly Susan after David Strickland's suicide. I didn't see how we could make the show light and funny any more. — Judd Nelson

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

Almost anything makes me laugh, especially jokes at my own expense. And I will never, ever admit to being ticklish anywhere. — Judd Nelson

It's very easy to confuse Sean Connery with James Bond. Sometimes in the entertainment industry, people believe the cake is more real than the baker. — Judd Nelson

I like being a villain. Villains are more exciting. — Judd Nelson

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

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. — Judd Nelson

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. — Judd Nelson

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

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. — Judd Nelson

I took all the philosophy courses I could. — Judd Nelson

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

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. — Judd Nelson

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

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

I don't know if it matters what country you're from, size of the city you're from, urban or rural, there are people that are hurting each other everywhere. — Judd Nelson

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

Death is not my best subject. — Judd Nelson

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

My first love is acting on stage. A sitcom is a hybrid of stage and film. — Judd Nelson

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

A fancy watch, it's completely unnecessary. I just need a watch to tell the right time. — Judd Nelson

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. — Judd Nelson

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

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

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