Things parents say to children are oftentimes not heard, but in some cases you pick up on things that your parent would like to see you have done. Gene Hackman casechildhear Change image and share on social
I do not like assassins, or men of low character. Gene Hackman assassincharacterlow Change image and share on social
Hollywood loves to typecast, and I guess they saw me as a violent guy. Gene Hackman guessguyhollywood Change image and share on social
My early days in Broadway were all comedies. I never did a straight play on Broadway. Gene Hackman broadwaycomedyday Change image and share on social
The difference between a hero and a coward is one step sideways. Gene Hackman cowarddifferencehero Change image and share on social
I was trained to be an actor, not a star. I was trained to play roles, not to deal with fame and agents and lawyers and the press. Gene Hackman actoragentdeal Change image and share on social
Once, I optioned a novel and tried to do a screenplay on it, which was great fun, but I was too respectful. I was only 100 pages into the novel and I had about 90 pages of movie script going. I realized I had a lot to learn. Gene Hackman fungreatlearn share on social
If I start to become a star, I'll lose contact with the normal guys I play best. Gene Hackman contactguylose Change image and share on social
I have trouble with direction, because I have trouble with authority. I was not a good Marine. Gene Hackman authoritydirectiongood Change image and share on social
I left home when I was 16 because I was looking for adventure. Gene Hackman adventurehomeleave Change image and share on social