Martin Sheen Quotes

We never get over our fathers, and we’re not required to. (Irish Proverb)

Martin Sheen

When an actor reaches down into his emotional well and pulls up a deeply personal response, the audience can sense something special is going on. They may not know exactly what they're seeing, but they recognize it as authentic.

Martin Sheen

The line between spontaneity and stupidity can be very thin.

Martin Sheen

Kids don't always stop to judge or analyze a new experience unless the adults around them react strongly. Otherwise, they just take in the experience and move on to the next one.

Martin Sheen

I became an actor because it was my clumsy attempt to become myself.

Martin Sheen

Just open your eyes! I thought. These desperate poor are your gurus.

Martin Sheen

You do it for yourself. You don’t expect to change the world. You don’t even expect to influence your family or your friends. You do it because you can’t not do it and be who you are. Or who you’re meant to be.

Martin Sheen