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Stephen Tobolowsky Quotes

Belief is a very peculiar thing: we tend to put more store in a belief we like than a fact we hate.

Stephen Tobolowsky

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: actor
Nationality: american
Birth: May 30, 1951

Topics

Hate Belief More Peculiar Like Fact

One of my favorite experiences was '9 to 5,' for one reason: Dolly Parton. I learned what it means to really work hard and do it with a sense of humor about yourself. Every day was joyful.

Work Humor Day Yourself Work Hard

I'm a disciplinarian. And I've always been disciplined. I like to be on time. If I have a job to do, I'm going to see it from its beginning to its conclusion. No excuses, no alibis. That's how I run my life. It's called self-tough love.

Life Love Time Job Beginning Run

Some people want to call me an Appalachian writer, even though I know some people use regional labels to belittle.

People Me Know Want Some People

God's the final judge for Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash too. That's solely in the hands of God.

God Judge Hands Cash Final Johnny

It's no secret - if you know me, have ever met me or have shared a meal with me - that I'm a passionate environmentalist.

Me You Know Passionate Secret Meal

I aspire to be like Paul Newman. He was a man's man, a lady's man, and the epitome of a philanthropist.

Man Lady Aspire Like He Paul

There is a huge difference between writing a book, which is a private activity I engage in with myself, and wanting to engage in overly intimate personal conversations with strangers, which I pretty much never want to do.

Myself Writing Book Strangers Want

Complaining is an insult to God.

God Complaining Insult

For me, personally, Mind, Body and Soul is my real debut.

Soul Mind Me Body Real Debut

People get a kick out of my stupidity.

Stupidity People Out Kick Get

I'm hungry in the ways that every artist is, but I also have this extra layer. I've done a lot of things that were consciously not for money, but because I'm so convinced I'm going to die in my mid-30s, I'm like, 'That's not what's important. Doing cool stuff and having that legacy is what's important.'

Money Cool Legacy Die Doing Artist

I don't need a man. But I'm happier with one. I like to have someone I can touch and squeeze and kiss. But I don't fold up and die if I don't have a man around.

Man Kiss Someone Die I Can Need

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