I write in the morning from about eight till noon, and sometimes again a bit in the afternoon. In the morning I start off by going over what I had done the previous day, which my wife has happily typed up for me. Gene Hackman afternoonbiteday share on social
Dysfunctional families have sired a number of pretty good actors. Gene Hackman actordysfunctionalfamily Change image and share on social
I have trouble with direction, because I have trouble with authority. I was not a good Marine. Gene Hackman authoritydirectiongood Change image and share on social
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 casechildhear Change image and share on social
I do not like assassins, or men of low character. Gene Hackman assassincharacterlow Change image and share on social
Hollywood loves to typecast, and I guess they saw me as a violent guy. Gene Hackman guessguyhollywood Change image and share on social
You go through stages in your career that you feel very good about yourself. Then you feel awful, like, 'Why didn't I choose something else?' But overall I'm pretty satisfied that I made the right choice when I decided to be an actor. Gene Hackman actorawfulcareer share on social
My early days in Broadway were all comedies. I never did a straight play on Broadway. Gene Hackman broadwaycomedyday Change image and share on social
If I start to become a star, I'll lose contact with the normal guys I play best. Gene Hackman contactguylose Change image and share on social
I left home when I was 16 because I was looking for adventure. Gene Hackman adventurehomeleave Change image and share on social
