Lou Diamond Phillips Quotes & Sayings

I'm an actor first and foremost; it's my first love and passion. — Lou Diamond Phillips

Approach every film with the same enthusiasm, regardless of its budget. — Lou Diamond Phillips

It's easier to stay in shape than to fluctuate. — Lou Diamond Phillips

Sidney Poitier, who is class personified, said: 'Lou, you're a leading man because you're a good actor.' Brought tears to my eyes. — Lou Diamond Phillips

Sometimes I only hope to make a good popcorn movie. — Lou Diamond Phillips

Simply surviving in this business is a feat. — Lou Diamond Phillips

The only power an actor has is the ability to say: 'No — Lou Diamond Phillips

Hollywood will put you in a box, so to speak. Some people will have seen you in 'La Bamba' or another dramatic film and think, 'Okay, that's what Lou does.' But they don't really have an idea of the range or diversity that I can bring to a project. — Lou Diamond Phillips

Although a lot of pain for a little screen time; Shaving legs, waxing eyebrows, high heels, trying to put on a bra, losing weight because women's clothes are SO revealing - Ladies you have my respect. — Lou Diamond Phillips