Peter O'Toole Quotes

Writing is a kind of performing art, and I can't sit down to write unless I'm dressed. I don't mean dressed in a suit, but dressed well and comfortably and I have to be shaved and bathed.

The only thing I've ever been interested in teaching anyone in life is cricket.

I can make the best French toast.

The good parts are the people who don't make do. They're the interesting people. Lear doesn't make do.

Pope Paul III was the greatest thief in the history of the church.

I can't stand light. I hate weather.

It grieves us to produce work that is not perfect.

Actors have to stay optimistic. The moment we start thinking otherwise, we're dead.

Marriage is forever. It's like cement.

When I work with young people, I grab energy from them by the handsful.

My dear sir, it haunted me for the rest of my life.

If you can't do something willingly and joyfully, then don't do it.

What I like is bottomless flattery.

No one can take Jesus away from me.... There's no doubt there was a historical figure of tremendous importance, with enormous notions. Such as peace.

It was around 1985 before I heard the news of President Kennedy's assassination.

I wouldn't mind being a lord.

My own favorite is something called Rogue Male.

If you do not surrender, I shall be forced to shoot you through the head with a rather large bullet.

Life turned out much better than I thought. I knew after a little while that I could act.

I became a professional cricket teacher about 20 years ago. I had a son born to me when I was 50, and I thought, he needs someone to bowl to him.

Films were never in my budget. Didn't occur to me till much later. I hoped for a long, good life, which I've had and I'm having as an actor. I didn't expect the rest.

I saw a man killed in front of my eyes just before my eighth birthday.

I know nothing at all about women. They are an amazing, beautiful mystery.

My favorite food from my homeland is Guinness. My second choice in Guinness. My third choice - would have to be Guinness.

I have my very own Oscar now to be with me until death us do part.

All the minor sports injuries you acquire over the years begin to multiply like flies when you get over 70.

One day when I was praying, it suddenly occurred to me thatI was talking to myself.

I will not be a common man. I will stir the smooth sands of monotony. I do not crave security. I wish to hazard my soul to opportunity.