Powers Boothe Quotes & Sayings

I've been fortunate in my career to have the opportunity to pick and choose the parts I play. I've also been lucky to always be involved with quality actors, quality directors, quality writers. — Powers Boothe

I wanted to be in 'The Emerald Forest.' I chased that one for six months before it all came about. I wanted to work with John Boorman! — Powers Boothe

The first 10 years I was a professional actor, I did Shakespeare. — Powers Boothe

I think I'm pretty politically informed, and I find myself watching Senate hearings on C-SPAN. — Powers Boothe

When I first came to Hollywood, I played about as many guys who save the day and get the girl as I played heavies. It's just that heavies are more interesting and last in people's minds. — Powers Boothe

Before I accept a job, I always talk to folks about it. 'Why does he kill these 22 people?' If they say, 'What difference does it make?' I know we have nothing more to talk about. A character has to be three-dimensional. — Powers Boothe