Gene Hackman's Words of Wisdom To Inspire You

The difference between a hero and a coward is one step sideways.

Gene Hackman

Like a duck on the pond. On the surface everything looks calm, but beneath the water those little feet are churning a mile a minute.

Gene Hackman

If you look at yourself as a star, you've already lost something in the portrayal of any human being.

Gene Hackman

Seventy-five per cent of being successful as an actor is pure luck. The rest is just endurance.

Gene Hackman

That's the great thing about plankton. It pretty much keeps to itself.

Gene Hackman

I do not like assassins, or men of low character.

Gene Hackman

Things parents say to children are oftentimes not heard, but in some cases you pick up on things that your parent would like to see you have done.

Gene Hackman

Honesty isn't enough for me. That becomes very boring. If you can convince people what you're doing is real and it's also bigger than life - that's exciting.

Gene Hackman

Dysfunctional families have sired a number of pretty good actors.

Gene Hackman

I'm disappointed that success hasn't been a Himalayan feeling.

Gene Hackman

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