Magnussen Quotes & Sayings

I want to go base-jumping off Angel Falls and then canoeing down that river that goes east. That's what I really wanna do. — Billy Magnussen

I want to be known for my performances and doing my craft well, not for funny stuff I post on Twitter or whatever. — Billy Magnussen

I was always into sports and a lot of physical activities. My dad was a kickboxer and a body builder. My mom was an aerobics teacher. — Billy Magnussen

I've had a beard a fair few times and, like most guys, when I shave the beard off I experiment with a few different facial hair styles on the way down to clean shaven. But I've never actually had a moustache for any longer than about 10-15 minutes - during the process of shaving off the beard. — James Magnussen

I don't sing lead - I am not the lead singer - but I do sing some stuff sometimes. — Billy Magnussen

I don't think I'd rock a moustache. I don't mind growing a beard. I think it's just a guy thing. We like to nurture a beard, see what we can grow and sort of test our own patience with how long we can let it grow out. However, I'm not really as keen on moustaches as I am on beards. — James Magnussen

Doing the soaps, every day it's constant training. Dealing with camera angles, the other people - it's great training. — Billy Magnussen

I think everyone's had a brother or a father or a cousin, uncle or grandfather who's had health issues because they've neglected things. I think that's almost been part of Australian culture, which is why I think Movember is really important. We need to change that outlook. — James Magnussen

I actually did Shakespeare when I was at North Carolina School of the Arts. I studied with Gerald Freedman and Mary Irwin - it was fun; I enjoyed it. — Billy Magnussen

I really think you can manifest your dreams. You can manifest your destiny. If you want something hard enough and you're willing to work for it, I think you can get it. I truly believe that. — Billy Magnussen

I eat eight times a day. But it's what my intake is. I eat all the time, but it's good stuff. You want to eat that chocolate? You want to eat that dessert? Have that apple or vegetable instead. — Billy Magnussen

I would totally, if Alan Cumming is tired of doing Cabaret, I'd be like, 'I'll do it tonight.' I would have such a good time doing that. — Billy Magnussen

I have just gained a deeper and deeper respect for acting and the whole art of it because you're really trying to live a life and to do the best justification for it. — Billy Magnussen

Every role is the best role you've ever got. It's the only role you have. — Billy Magnussen

There's nothing better than hearing someone laugh. — Billy Magnussen

Movember is an event that I've supported for a number of years. I haven't grown a moustache myself before, but I've always donated to others. I think that raising awareness for men's health is really important. You see a lot of initiatives - very public initiatives - around women's health, like breast cancer awareness and the like, but men's health issues tend to go more unnoticed. I think this is a great cause and I'm proud to support it. — James Magnussen

I'm very fortunate to get paid for something I love doing. — Billy Magnussen

When you really want a role, you just put your soul in it. — Billy Magnussen

I'm not a big TV watcher guy; I like being outside. — Billy Magnussen

When I act, I feel like I am a color in someone else's painting - I can be the best blue that there is, but I'm still only part of their entire picture - but, with music, when I am performing with Reserved For Rondee, I am the painter, you know? — Billy Magnussen

It can be seen as 'weak' to complain about health issues or worry about your health. But with younger guys, I think it's just a case of it being a secondary thought. We live pretty busy lifestyles these days. People have got work and social lives, and they party and spend a lot of time doing other things, and health just takes a backseat in a lot of cases. That's just the way a lot of people seem to live their lives. — James Magnussen

I also think swimmers are pretty fashion conscious and mos aren't always the best accessory to be rocking. Haha. — James Magnussen

The most important thing in skating is finding your center. There is nothing better than Skate Spinner to do this - not even skates! — Karen Magnussen

That's the difference between working on film and working in a play. In a play, you work on it, and you live in it and develop it and make it happen. — Billy Magnussen