Clint Eastwood

Actor, director

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Sayings by Clint Eastwood

I don't like to talk about myself. I like to let my work speak for itself.

1970s — Interview
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A man's got to know his limitations.

1973 — From the movie 'Magnum Force', but often attributed to his personal philosophy
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What you put into life is what you get out of it.

1980s — Interview
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I'm not a political person. I'm an individualist.

1990s — Interview with a reporter
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I don't believe in just sitting around and waiting for things to happen. You have to make them happen.

1980s — Interview
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I've always been a loner.

1970s — Interview
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I'm not afraid of anything. I just try to do my best.

1990s — Interview
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You can't be a good director if you don't know how to act.

1990s — Interview, discussing his directing philosophy
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I've always been drawn to characters who are a little bit outside the mainstream.

1980s — Interview
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I don't think there's any such thing as a perfect movie.

2000s — Interview
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I just try to tell a good story.

1990s — Interview, describing his approach to filmmaking
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I'm not a big fan of special effects. I like to keep it real.

2000s — Interview, discussing his filmmaking style
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I think the most important thing in life is to be true to yourself.

1990s — Interview
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I don't like to rehearse too much. I like to keep it fresh.

2000s — Interview, discussing his directing and acting methods
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I've always been a minimalist.

1990s — Interview, referring to his artistic and personal style
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I don't like to waste time.

2000s — Interview
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I think it's important to have a sense of humor about yourself.

1990s — Interview
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I'm not a very social person. I like to be alone a lot.

1980s — Interview
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I've always been drawn to the underdog.

1990s — Interview
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I don't like to look back. I like to look forward.

2000s — Interview
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