Matt Dillon Quotes (12 Quotes)

When I was twenty-two it was a lot harder to get hurt by women. It was easier for me to, you know, cheat on a girlfriend. I can't lie like that anymore.

These are people who haven't gone through the legal means to becoming citizens like our forefathers did. They want all the benefits but none of the responsibilities.

We turned the ball over a bunch the first five games and (Friday) we only turned the ball over once, and it wasn't in our own territory,

From a Dowling standpoint, what's happened there over the past three years is Dowling just hasn't had the size and the strength and the people up front to compete with what Valley's putting out there,

Certainly, I don't think many making the film would have anticipated I'd end up getting nominated or that it would be nominated for best picture.

It was being young and sensitive and an actor. There was a lot of pressure, everything was a hurdle.

But when I go really far back in time, to the days when everyone was dying of cholera and syphilis and bubonic plague, I want nothing to do with those periods. I mean, nobody showered. That's why perfume became such a popular item.

There were certain perceptions that people had of me, you know...'He's dumb,' or 'he's just got a pretty face,' or 'he's a thug,' or 'he can only do one thing.' I'm not so concerned with that now. Longevity's what it's about.

The worst thing I could be accused of is that I'm a one-way dude, only out for myself. But the worst thing a woman can do is not to say anything. Especially when you're starting a relationship.

I grew up with the white picket fence. My dad went to work nine to five, and he had a station wagon.

I only hear my own voice. When you start hearing other voices, then it's time to worry.

I wanted to go classic this time, so I thought, 'What would Sinatra do