Emilio Estevez Quotes

A collection of quotes by Emilio Estevez.

Emilio Estevez is an American actor, film director, and screenwriter. He was born on May 12, 1962, in Staten Island, New York, to actor Martin Sheen and artist Janet Templeton. Estevez gained fame in the 1980s as an actor in popular films such as The Outsiders (1983), The Breakfast Club (1985), and Young Guns (1988).

Aside from acting, Estevez has also directed and written several films. His directorial debut came in 1986 with the film Wisdom, in which he also starred. He went on to direct and write features like Men at Work (1990), The War at Home (1996), and Bobby (2006), for which he received critical acclaim.

Throughout his career, Estevez has explored a wide range of genres and characters, showcasing his versatility as an actor. He has appeared in both comedic and dramatic roles, often bringing a youthful energy and charisma to his performances.

Estevez has also been involved in activism and philanthropy, notably advocating for environmental conservation and the promotion of social causes. He has supported various charities, including the Alzheimer's Association and supporting initiatives for the homeless.

Emilio Estevez continues to act and direct in films, always leaving his mark in the entertainment industry through his talent, passion, and dedication.

We are all wonderful, beautiful wrecks. That's what connects

We are all wonderful, beautiful wrecks. That's what connects us--that we're all broken, all beautifully imperfect.

Life Truth Beautiful Broken Connection Imperfection

When people ask what were the qualities of Bobby Kennedy tha

When people ask what were the qualities of Bobby Kennedy that they most admired, it was first that he was tough. Second, he told the truth and third, he stood up for the little guy.

Truth People

I'm not a Luddite, but I'm outside more than I'm on my compu

I'm not a Luddite, but I'm outside more than I'm on my computer. We have a micro-farm - it's a step up from a garden. We have a pretty extensive vineyard. We grow about 60 percent of our own food, make our own wine, have chickens for eggs.

Food

We've lost touch and allowed technology to take precedence o

We've lost touch and allowed technology to take precedence over organic nature. But let's not forget that those microchips in our computers came from elements of the earth.

Computers

I'm a wonderful disaster. So are you. We're all a mess. We'r

I'm a wonderful disaster. So are you. We're all a mess. We're in this culture that says take this pill and you'll be happy, go on this diet and you'll be thinner, have your teeth whitened, people will love you more.

Diet

In making certain things easier for people, technology has a

In making certain things easier for people, technology has actually demotivated people from using their brains. We have all these devices that keep us connected, and yet we're more disconnected than ever before. Why is that?

Technology

I probably grow half my food. It's a good way to keep perspe

I probably grow half my food. It's a good way to keep perspective.

Food

Film is an illusion. Fame is ephemeral. Faith and family are

Film is an illusion. Fame is ephemeral. Faith and family are what endure.

Faith

I believe the death of Bobby Kennedy was in many ways the de

I believe the death of Bobby Kennedy was in many ways the death of decency in America. I think it was the death of manners and formality, the death of poetry and the death of a dream.

Death

There is a part of me that still wants to go out and grab a

There is a part of me that still wants to go out and grab a backpack and unplug - not take a cellphone or even a camera and just get out there and experience the world and travel. I have yet to do that, but someday I hope.

Hope

If only media people would stop reaching for the low-hanging

If only media people would stop reaching for the low-hanging fruit, which is cynicism and pessimism, and stopped trying so hard to be hip and cool and have a swagger.

Cool