Bill Murray Quotes

A collection of quotes by Bill Murray.

Bill Murray is a renowned American actor, comedian, and writer, born on September 21, 1950, in Wilmette, Illinois. His full name is William James Murray. With his distinctive dry wit and undeniable talent, Murray has become a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.

Murray's career took off in the late 1970s when he joined the cast of "Saturday Night Live," where his comedic skills shone brightly. He gained popularity for his offbeat style and memorable characters, such as the lovable lounge singer, Nick the Lounge Singer. After leaving the show, he transitioned into the world of film and delivered critically acclaimed performances.

One of Murray's most iconic roles came in the 1980 comedy "Caddyshack," where he portrayed the hilarious and unpredictable groundskeeper, Carl Spackler. His exceptional talent for blending comedy and drama was demonstrated in movies like "Groundhog Day," "Lost in Translation," and "The Royal Tenenbaums," all of which garnered him critical acclaim.

Murray's unique charm and improvisational skills have made him a highly sought-after actor. He has worked with acclaimed directors like Wes Anderson and Sofia Coppola, consistently delivering exceptional performances. Throughout his career, Murray has received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award for his work on "Olive Kitteridge."

Beyond acting, Murray has also shared his love for golf, and he occasionally competes in celebrity golf tournaments. He has also been recognized for his philanthropic efforts and participation in various charitable endeavors.

With his enduring talent and effortless charisma, Bill Murray has secured his place as a beloved and respected figure in the entertainment industry.

The more relaxed you are, the better you are at everything--

The more relaxed you are, the better you are at everything--the better you are with your loved ones, the better you are with enemies, the better you are at your job, the better you are with yourself.

The secret is to have a sense of yourself, your real self, y

The secret is to have a sense of yourself, your real self, your unique self..

We're born alone. We do need each other. It's lonely to real

We're born alone. We do need each other. It's lonely to really effectively live your life, and anyone you can get help from or give help to; that's part of your obligation.

Somewhere there's a score being kept, so you have an obligat

Somewhere there's a score being kept, so you have an obligation to live life as well as you can, be as engaged as you can. The human condition means that we can zone out and forget what the hell we're doing.

This is not a dress rehearsal; this is your life.

This is not a dress rehearsal; this is your life.

I think midlife crisis is just a point where people's career

I think midlife crisis is just a point where people's careers have reached some plateau and they have to reflect on their personal relationships.

You gotta commit. You've gotta go out there and improvise an

You gotta commit. You've gotta go out there and improvise and you've gotta be completely unafraid to die. You've got to be able to take a chance to die. And you have to die lots. You have to die all the time.

If you can consciously let yourself get taken and see where

If you can consciously let yourself get taken and see where you go, that's an exercise. That's discipline. To follow the scent. Let yourself go and see what happens, that takes a bit of courage.

The last time doesn't exist. It's only this time. And everyt

The last time doesn't exist. It's only this time. And everything is going to be different this time. There's only now.

We do need each other. It's lonely to really effectively liv

We do need each other. It's lonely to really effectively live your life, and anyone you can give help to, or get help from, that's part of your obligation.

One of the things I like about acting is that, in a funny wa

One of the things I like about acting is that, in a funny way, I come back to myself.

I don't want to have a relationship with someone if I'm not

I don't want to have a relationship with someone if I'm not going to work with them.

Relationship

No one really wants to admit they are lonely, and it is neve

No one really wants to admit they are lonely, and it is never really addressed very much between friends and family. But I have felt lonely many times in my life.

Family

People only talk about what a joyous experience it is, but t

People only talk about what a joyous experience it is, but there is terror: Your life, as you know it, is over. It's over the day that child is born. It's over, and something completely new starts.

Experience

There aren't many downsides to being rich, other than paying

There aren't many downsides to being rich, other than paying taxes and having relatives asking for money. But being famous, that's a 24 hour job right there.

Famous

While I have felt lonely many times in my life, the oddest f

While I have felt lonely many times in my life, the oddest feeling of all was after my mother, Lucille, died. My father had already died, but I always had some attachment to our big family while she was alive. It seems strange to say now that I felt so lonely, yet I did.

Family

All of us kids ended up 'doing Mom.' There are four of us wh

All of us kids ended up 'doing Mom.' There are four of us who've tried show business. Five if you insist on counting my sister the nun, who does liturgical dance.

Mom

Whenever I think of the high salaries we are paid as film ac

Whenever I think of the high salaries we are paid as film actors, I think it is for the travel, the time away, and any trouble you get into through being well known. It's not for the acting, that's for sure.

Travel

The government can destroy wealth but it cannot create wealt

The government can destroy wealth but it cannot create wealth, which is the product of labor and management working with creation.

Government

I'm a nut, but not just a nut.

I'm a nut, but not just a nut.

Insanity