Matt Bomer Quotes

If youre wearing suits and you want to create your own sense of style, get to the tailor.

Human beings are good, they have shadow, every single one of us has redeeming qualities and every single one of us has qualities that people can hold against us. That’s what makes us human.

I like strong opinions - I'll take that any day over someone who agrees with everything.

Everybody thinks that equality comes from identifying people, and that's not where equality comes from.

Never forget your manners. They go a long way in both your business and personal life. If you look and act like you are making an effort, it will be appreciated.

You can't please everybody. There's that old saying that there's no sure formula for success, but the only sure fire formula for failure is to try to please everyone. You're not going to do that.

I pretty much got busted for everything, but I definitely stretched out my boundaries as a kid, as well.

I'm completely happy and fulfilled in my personal life.

It's better to be in love than watch it.

I can safely say that I had an incredibly difficult and trying past growing up and trying to be an artist and standing up as who I am in this world.

Unfortunately, in some parts of the country, some kids are taught at an early age that being different is somehow bad or wrong or worthy of ridicule.

My standard uniform is a T-shirt and jeans.

I like to sing and leave songs on voicemail. It comes from the heart.

If you don't like Superman, something's wrong with you!

I think when you play a role, you always have to be a defense attorney for that character.

Don't worry if people think you're good. Make this your experience. And find out what makes you unique as an artist. You don't get the opportunity to do that as much in the real world.

Without a safe haven, one of the most authentic parts of who you are, who you love, felt invisible to the world.

I like characters with flaws, who have shadow.

My parents raised me right, so I always open doors for people and try to have good manners.

When you really put your heart and soul into something, the temptation is to try to be in control of circumstances, however you can, and looking and seeing how people are responding.

Kids aren't born to be bullies, they're taught to be bullies.

Look, none of the artists who I admire or respect have ever shied away from a role because it might make them unpopular with somebody.

As actors you're always going to take certain roles that are in your comfort zone and take ones that aren't.

Anybody who is rude to anyone in the service industry is automatically out.

I’ve been a con artist since I was 16 and trying to get my dad to buy me a car. I never succeeded, but I learnt a lot of tactics.

I never feel more confident and comfortable than when I'm wearing a Tom Ford suit.

Theres always a need for new superheroes. As society changes, the types of superheroes will probably change as well.

I at least felt the obligation to speak clearly [in 'The Last Tycoon']. This is pre-Brando and pre-James Dean. Nobody mumbled back then.

I think every guy and girl would love to get to play Superman, at some point in their life.

In that Freak Show environment, I got to spend time with so many of the actors who were part of that world. I just had the best time ever.

It's so rare, especially as a younger actor, to find a role where it's not just one-dimensional and it's not just a stock leading man.

If you gave your best to what you were given, at the time, it's going to play out how it's going to play out.

Certainly when you're dealing with more deep emotional work and sensory work, for me it helps me to just stay in it.

What is ultimately motivating the character?

For every role, I brought certain elements of the character. Even on White Collar over six years, I tried to keep the set fun and breezy and Howard Hawks-y and very of the tone of the show.

I like not to know, unless it's something that I need to know, specifically, for how I color a performance.

To me, when you're at a hotel and your home environment is ultimately dictated by somebody else, I always find that a little bit oppressive and scary in a way.

I see myself working, making a living and doing projects that I'm passionate about, regardless of the medium.

I lived in several hotels, yeah. You have to try to make it home.

I think Billy Ray has a lot of great stories up his sleeve. I've heard a lot of his plans for the show, should it go forward, and I think there's a lot in store for people, if it's given a chance.

I'm so thankful to have been born in the times that we live in.

I feel very, very thankful to have the family that I do.

I got a .30-30 for Christmas in the seventh grade. It wasn't what I asked for, by the way.

It's all about communication and a dialogue between individuals - get rid of the labels, get rid of the shame, get rid of the stigmas and just be your most authentic self.