I like to believe that love is a reciprocal thing, that it can't really be felt, truly, by one. Sean Penn feltlovereciprocal Change image and share on social
Hal Holbrook was in one of my first television movies when I was about 18 or 19. He'd made such a strong impression on me and a lasting one in terms of what being an actor was. Sean Penn actorhalholbrook Change image and share on social
We've let the blade of our innocence dull over time, and it's only in innocence that you find any kind of magic, any kind of courage. Sean Penn bladecouragedull Change image and share on social
Craft comes into acting later rather than sooner. I was somebody who had to learn through a process - a natural actor doesn't need to. Sean Penn actactorcraft Change image and share on social
What happens is things come to you - director, script - and if you respond to it, it's because it's tapping into some part of what's inside you, and different roles tap into different parts. Sean Penn directorinsidepart Change image and share on social
I consider myself fortunate that in my home, acting or the creative arts were a good option. This was a respected tour of duty in my family. Acting wasn't something that was left to tragic bohemians. But we weren't a family that obsessed on cinema. Sean Penn actartbohemian share on social
It has nothing to do with the emotional demands of a role; I've done comedies that are as draining to me as any drama. Sean Penn comedydemanddrain Change image and share on social
At this stage, what would be rewarding would be for audiences to want to watch. Sean Penn audiencerewardstage Change image and share on social