Because of who I am, when I sit at a poker table, I meet people who engage me in conversation, not only about poker, but also about the movie business and about the world of celebrities. James Woods businesscelebrityconversation Change image and share on social
I was able to lean on people for favors and things to help out because their budget was so low. It was half of what John Travolta's perk package is on a film. Our whole budget was half of what his staff makes on a film. James Woods budgetfavorfilm share on social
The whole world has gone back to something we are genetically engineered to do - communicating through symbols. James Woods backcommunicateengineer Change image and share on social
The silent killer of all great men and women of achievement - particularly men, I don't know why, maybe it's the testosterone - I think it's narcissism. Even more than hubris. And for women, too. Narcissism is the killer. James Woods achievementgreathubris share on social
It's a great battle, and it really is a battle, and there are people from all walks of life, you know, never judge anybody at the table: A man can be the greatest poker player and he might know all the numbers, but he might get beaten by a really savvy kid who works in a grocery store; and that's what's so great about this game. James Woods battlebeatgame share on social
I'm famous for being nicer to my fans than anyone on the face of the Earth because I figure a) They pay my salary, and b) It's probably like a big moment in your life to meet somebody so I would say, just come on up. James Woods bigearthface share on social
The bottom line is to be in control of your own destiny. James Woods bottomcontroldestiny Change image and share on social
The lifeblood of my career has been independent film. James Woods careerfilmindependent Change image and share on social
If I say I'm the best actor for the part, I mean it and I'm not kidding. James Woods actorkidpart Change image and share on social
My attitude about Hollywood is that I wouldn't walk across the street to pull one of those executives out of the snow if he was bleeding to death. Not unless I was paid for it. None of them ever did me any favors. James Woods attitudebleeddeath share on social