Joseph Gordon-Levitt Quotes

A collection of quotes by Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is an American actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur. He was born on February 17, 1981, in Los Angeles, California. From a young age, he showed a passion for acting, starting his career at the age of six by appearing in commercials and television shows.

Gordon-Levitt rose to prominence in the 1990s when he starred in the hit television series "3rd Rock from the Sun," earning him critical acclaim and a loyal fan base. After the show's conclusion, he transitioned into film, taking on diverse and challenging roles. He showcased his talent in movies like "500 Days of Summer," "Inception," "The Dark Knight Rises," and "Looper," solidifying his reputation as a versatile actor.

In addition to acting, Gordon-Levitt is also known for his involvement in the film industry as a producer and director. In 2004, he founded the online collaborative production company, hitRECord, which allows artists from around the world to contribute to various artistic projects. Furthermore, he has directed and starred in his own films, such as "Don Jon" and "Looper."

Joseph Gordon-Levitt has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including nominations for Golden Globe Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and Independent Spirit Awards. He is admired for his dedication to his craft and his ability to tackle a wide range of characters. With his talent and entrepreneurial spirit, Gordon-Levitt continues to make a significant impact in the entertainment industry.

Every day I've got to be thankful that I am alive, and you n

Every day I've got to be thankful that I am alive, and you never know - the cliche is, I guess, you could get hit by a bus tomorrow, so you'd better be at peace with whatever you got going at the moment.

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My dad never blew anything up, but he probably had friends w

My dad never blew anything up, but he probably had friends who did. He and my mom have always preached that the pen is mightier than a Molotov cocktail.

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Even today, in our progressive times, in most movies that co

Even today, in our progressive times, in most movies that come out, the men have to have biceps and the women have to be thin or something.

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When I started editing on my home computer, I said to myself

When I started editing on my home computer, I said to myself, 'Well, I could be at home studying for a class or I could be at home editing a video.'

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When I arrived at Columbia, I gave up acting and became inte

When I arrived at Columbia, I gave up acting and became interested in all things French. French poetry, French history, French literature.

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History

I guess I have an eclectic taste, I don't just like one thin

I guess I have an eclectic taste, I don't just like one thing. Contrast is key. What do they say? Variety is the spice of life. My favorite actors are the chameleons, guys like Daniel Day-Lewis, Billy Bob Thornton, Meryl Streep, people who are always different.

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Life Contrast People Key

I mean, movies in general tend to sort of portray time, spac

I mean, movies in general tend to sort of portray time, space and identity as these very solid things. Time moves forward. Space is what it is. You are you, and you're always you.

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Movies

I don't blame folks for not wanting to put me in their movie

I don't blame folks for not wanting to put me in their movies or whatever. I understand if their audiences had an association with me.

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Movies

If you're going to put yourself above everybody else, you mi

If you're going to put yourself above everybody else, you might end up alone.

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Alone

There's an absolute prejudice that good movies are dramas an

There's an absolute prejudice that good movies are dramas and comedies are more dismissable. But I couldn't disagree more.

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Movies

If the goal is to get the best artists, actors, and filmmake

If the goal is to get the best artists, actors, and filmmakers in the world to create the best movies, Hollywood does a decent job. And I think no one would disagree with me that it also makes a ton of bad movies and employs a bunch of hacks.

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Movies

The career stuff is for business people.

The career stuff is for business people.

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Business

Storytelling in general is a communal act. Throughout human

Storytelling in general is a communal act. Throughout human history, people would gather around, whether by the fire or at a tavern, and tell stories. One person would chime in, then another, maybe someone would repeat a story they heard already but with a different spin. It's a collective process.

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History

Movies are different from real life.

Movies are different from real life.

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Movies

The spiral in a snail's shell is the same mathematically as

The spiral in a snail's shell is the same mathematically as the spiral in the Milky Way galaxy, and it's also the same mathematically as the spirals in our DNA. It's the same ratio that you'll find in very basic music that transcends cultures all over the world.

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Music

The movies I watch and the music I listen to and the books I

The movies I watch and the music I listen to and the books I read - those are important to me. It's very important to me, and I don't know what I would do without those things.

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Movies

Celebrity doesn't have anything to do with art or craft. It'

Celebrity doesn't have anything to do with art or craft. It's about being rich and thinking that you're better than everybody else.

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Art

To be honest, I sort of feel like 'movie actor' isn't of thi

To be honest, I sort of feel like 'movie actor' isn't of this time. I love it. But it's a 20th-century art form.

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Art

Hollywood has the idea that movies have to be dumb. But espe

Hollywood has the idea that movies have to be dumb. But especially movies for or about teenagers have to be really dumb!

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Movies

I was studying for the SAT's and learning lines.

I was studying for the SAT's and learning lines.

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Learning