Jeremy Renner Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jeremy Renner.

Jeremy Renner is an American actor, singer, and songwriter. He was born on January 7, 1971, in Modesto, California. Renner discovered his passion for acting while in high school and pursued his dreams by attending theater workshops. After a series of small roles in television and film, he gained significant recognition for his portrayal of Jeffrey Dahmer in the 2002 film "Dahmer."

However, it was his role as Sergeant First Class William James in the critically acclaimed film "The Hurt Locker" (2008) that brought him widespread acclaim and earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Renner further solidified his position in Hollywood with his portrayal of Clint Barton, also known as Hawkeye, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His role as Hawkeye in films like "The Avengers" series and "Captain America: Civil War" garnered him a massive fan following worldwide.

In addition to his acting career, Renner has also pursued music. He released his debut album "The Moon" in 2020 and has showcased his musical talents in various performances over the years. Renner continues to be a versatile and respected actor, with his performances ranging from action to drama, and he remains a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

I know it's a cliche but I never wanted to be famous. I don'

I know it's a cliche but I never wanted to be famous. I don't believe anybody wants to be famous.

I lived by the candlelight for two years because I couldn't

I lived by the candlelight for two years because I couldn't afford power. It was nice and romantic at the time, but if you can't afford power you're pretty broke. You endure it.

Power

Architecture and building is about how you get around the ob

Architecture and building is about how you get around the obstacles that are presented to you. That sometimes determines how successful you'll be: How good are you at going around obstacles?

Architecture

I'm blessed to have cool roles in these big movies.

I'm blessed to have cool roles in these big movies.

Cool

I don't change. The things around me change.

I don't change. The things around me change.

Change

I was always a singer. But I was always focused on being an

I was always a singer. But I was always focused on being an actor as my trade. Music I do just for me. The movie business is very difficult but the music business is just impossible.

Business

The most experience I had in the criminology field is playin

The most experience I had in the criminology field is playing a thug as an actor. That was my first paid job. The police academy at the college was paying people to reenact the calls that potential cops would get. So I got to play thugs and people who were unruly.

Experience

I live my life through fear. If I'm afraid of it I'll do it

I live my life through fear. If I'm afraid of it I'll do it just so I'm not afraid of it anymore.

Fear

What matters to me is learning and growing, and getting to d

What matters to me is learning and growing, and getting to do what I love to do. As long as I can do that, I'm happy.

Learning

The movie business is very difficult but the music business

The movie business is very difficult but the music business is just impossible. So I'll play in bands and record and play songs with other people, but for me it's a form of expression that all I need is me. I don't need cameras or agents, I can just have a piano and sing and feel totally verified.

Business

People find themselves in ruts all the time. You're in a com

People find themselves in ruts all the time. You're in a complacent lifestyle where you work 9 to 5 and then you add a mortgage and kids. You feel trapped, but guess what, brother? You constructed that life. If you're OK with it, there's nothing wrong with that. But if you've got unease, then you've got to make a change.

Change

I like repressed characters. That gives me a lot of freedom

I like repressed characters. That gives me a lot of freedom to make a lot of different choices through subtleties.

Freedom

There's too much down time making movies. That leads to bore

There's too much down time making movies. That leads to boredom. And that leads to trouble.

Movies

You have to wait for a big star to come in and generate inte

You have to wait for a big star to come in and generate interest on a project, and now that has become me, which is an amazing blessing.

Amazing

In the 'Hurt Locker' there's a lot of me in there, a sense o

In the 'Hurt Locker' there's a lot of me in there, a sense of humor, a man of few words and a lot of action.

Humor

Fear is just not a part of my life - so much so that if it's

Fear is just not a part of my life - so much so that if it's involved in somebody else's life and they're close to me, I won't be around them.

Fear

I only scream and scratch when something's only 'really good

I only scream and scratch when something's only 'really good' or 'good', I want to be great, or let's go home.

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