Jack Nicholson

Actor, Filmmaker

Jack Nicholson is an acclaimed actor known for his powerful performances in films like 'The Shining' and 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'.

Born
April 22, 1937
Quotes
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Rank
#465

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"[on the birth of his son after having had two daughters] I finally got it right."

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"I always knew there wasn't going to be anybody to help me and emotionally support me, that whatever I did I'd have to do on my own."

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"I only take Viagra when I'm with more than one woman."

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"I think it's good if a man gives a woman some time to herself because I think we all need that and we can all benefit from that. It doesn't imply a rejection of the other person, just a sense that because we do have our separate identities, sometimes you have to be less involved in another person's life or need to have that other person be less involved in your life."

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"A lot of people in the middle of their lives have a secret yearning for more romance."

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"Time keeps no measure when true friends are parted, No record day by day; the sands move not for those who, loyal-hearted, friendship's firm laws obey."

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"Do you think God knew what he was doing when he created woman?"

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"We live, we die, and the wheels on the bus go round and round."

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"You're anachronistic when you know that your feelings aren't going to have any effect on anything."

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"Once you've been really bad in a movie, there's a certain kind of fearlessness you develop."

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"I'm content with the fact that I made a decent effort. That's what I've always worried about: that I wouldn't try hard enough."

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"There is one thing I know about creative conflict: once my argument is exhausted, I am not going to be unhappy whether it moves in my direction or away."

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"We learn how to kiss, or to drink, talk to our buddies-all the things that you can't really teach in social studies or history-we all learn them at the movies."

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"It's not like I'm starved for company - I have a few very good lady friends - but there's only a certain amount of times a woman wants to see you and never go out for dinner."

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"You can follow the action, which gets you good pictures. You can follow your instincts, which will probably get you in trouble. Or, you can follow the money, which nine times out of ten will get you closer to the truth."

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"I've never been able to say I've been influenced by a list of artists I like because I like thousands and thousands and I've been influenced in some way by all of them."

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"Sometimes a bit of distance can be very healthy. You can go away by yourself on a trip and come back very glad to be with your partner because you've cleared your head out of all the negativity."

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