I don't hide out. If you build a wall around yourself, it draws people to invade it. Fear is the enemy. Matt Dillon builddrawenemy Change image and share on social
Fame is part of me and my life as an actor. I enjoy the creative aspects of my life as an actor. I enjoy directing and acting as well. But the bottom line for me is not prestige and power. It's about having an exciting, creative life. Matt Dillon actactoraspect share on social
I've always liked Southeast Asia a lot. It's a wonderful place, an easy place. People are great, there's a lot of history and culture, and I like the serenity of Buddhism there. It's very beautiful. I find that to be a very nice place to visit. Matt Dillon asiabeautifulbuddhism share on social
One of my biggest fears is not being able to break out of a rut; of becoming a prisoner to my ways, unable to change course. But in my mid-thirties, I learned you can change your thinking. Matt Dillon bigbreakchange Change image and share on social
What's really great about Buddhism is its rational, informal quality. Coming from my experience of growing up a Catholic, I found Buddhism to be refreshingly easygoing and forgiving. Matt Dillon buddhismcatholiccome Change image and share on social
I'm drawn to women who live in a world different from my own. I don't believe you have to marry someone from your own backyard. James Joyce married a woman who never read any of his books. Matt Dillon backyardbookdraw Change image and share on social
I tend to wear my emotions on my sleeve. I've had my share of mood swings, believe me. But it's a powerful thing when you realize that you have dominion over your behavior and your passions. Matt Dillon behaviordominionemotion Change image and share on social
I don't know why, but audiences are often sympathetic to thieves. Sometimes they are more sympathetic to thieves then they are to earnest people. What does that say about society? Matt Dillon audienceearnestpeople Change image and share on social
I do get bottled up in interviews. You're thinking about what you're saying, and suddenly you get all tangled. So people think I'm sullen, or that I don't have much to say. But my friends will tell you: a lot of times I talk too much. Matt Dillon bottlefriendinterview share on social
It's a pretty good job being an actor, but it's work sometimes. And when I say work, I mean it's a job. You're going to a job. Matt Dillon actorgoodjob Change image and share on social
