Scott Patterson Quotes & Sayings

The Algo Wars were leaving a path of destruction in their wake. "HFT algos reduce the value of resting orders and increase the value of how fast orders can be placed and cancelled," wrote Nanex researcher Eric Hunsader. "This results in the illusion of liquidity. We can't understand why this is allowed to continue, because at the core, it is pure manipulation. — Scott Patterson

I think L.A.'s terrific. You fly an hour and a half and you're in the mountains in three feet of powder. I also think it's a much better city if you're working as an actor. If you're not working and you don't see your dreams coming true, there can be a lot of heartache. — Scott Patterson

Popstars really draws you in. It's fascinating. It's interesting to watch people thrown together in that kind of a situation. Even if the egos weren't involved and they weren't trying to be world famous. It's the Real World, only better. — Scott Patterson

I throw the best parties. — Scott Patterson

In 10 different takes, you can do a scene 10 different ways. — Scott Patterson

I'd like to settle down eventually, but acting is emotionally draining. — Scott Patterson

I write a lot of music in my time off and I compose most of the songs on guitar. I've actually gone into the studio and recorded a few things, but it's tough trying to sell a song. It's all about finding that hook, that melody. — Scott Patterson

I never worked in a coffee shop and I don't drink coffee, so I never thought I would become a coffee pusher on TV. — Scott Patterson

My accountant worships me because I'm so cautious with my money. — Scott Patterson

I get bored very easily. — Scott Patterson

Passion is the thing that sustains you in acting. If you're doing it for fame and money, don't even bother because it will never happen. The last thing I ever expected was to be paid for this. — Scott Patterson