I'm not really conservative. I'm conservative on certain things. I believe in less government. I believe in fiscal responsibility and all those things that maybe Republicans used to believe in but don't any more. Clint Eastwood conservativefiscalgovernment share on social
Overnight stardom can be harmful to your mental health. Yeah. It has ruined a lot of people. Clint Eastwood harmfulhealthlot Change image and share on social
I've always felt that if I examine myself too much, I'll find out what I know and don't know, and I'll burst the bubble. I've gotten so lucky relying on my animal instincts, I'd rather keep a little bit of the animal alive. Clint Eastwood aliveanimalbite share on social
You have to feel confident. If you don't, then you're going to be hesitant and defensive, and there'll be a lot of things working against you. Clint Eastwood confidentdefensivefeel Change image and share on social
It's always appealing to play a character that has to overcome himself as well as an obstacle. It makes the drama so much deeper. Clint Eastwood appealcharacterdeep Change image and share on social
It's much more fun to play something you're nothing like than what you are... It's much easier to hide yourself in a character. Clint Eastwood charactereasyfun Change image and share on social
In my career as a director, there's always been some point where you get halfway through it, or three-quarters, and you go: 'What is this thing all about, and why am I telling the story? Does anybody really care about seeing this?' At that time you have to say: 'OK, forget that and just go ahead.' Clint Eastwood aheadcarecareer share on social
Movies were invented for Jimmy Cagney, and he was invented for the movies. A perfect match. Clint Eastwood cagneyinventjimmy Change image and share on social
There's no real excuse for being successful enough as an actor to do what you want and then selling out. You do it pure. You don't try to adapt it, make it commercial. Clint Eastwood actoradaptcommercial Change image and share on social