Trying Quotes - Page 346

I'm always open to new, innovative stuff and people trying to do stuff in a different way. I knew that the theatrical release would be like getting on the launch pad for Amazon Prime but I was okay with that because I think what Jeff Bezos and Ted Hope are doing is innovative.

I'm always open. I try not to have a closed mind. In fact the only reason why I'm able to continue to make films since 1986 is I have been adaptable. If I weren't flexible I sure wouldn't be making films this many years as I've been doing it. I've been making a film a year almost since 1986 and that's hard. That ain't easy.

I want to try new creative things and find refreshing stories. That's how I've come to choose the roles that I've done.

I'm always so raw and unguarded. I'm always open to everything and everyone - or at least try - so I can be vulnerable and touched by everything at all times, which in turn is really inspiring.

I just don't want to give them my name and say, 'Do whatever you want.' I am trying to create my brand.

I always remember my dad saying, "No one makes a remake unless they are trying to make money; there is no reason for it." It was not an honorable thing to do.

But if I was still trying to be in Guns N' Roses while I wasn't in the band... I wouldn't want to maintain an image like that.

A lot of times with my more up-tempo music, I try to take the approach of a hip-hop artist, but when it comes to imaging, I've been following the pattern of Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Madonna.

Quality effective leaders have the confidence to trust others to try, succeed, and sometimes to fail.

So when you try hard to make your own way, you will help others...before you make your own way you cannot help anyone, and no one can help you.

I needed to find out what my goals were and what my mission was. After some quiet time and just seeking the Lord, He brought some people to the table that understood where I was trying to go.

Throughout life, people will try to shake your faith in yourself. When this happens, remind yourself that the only way they can succeed is if you allow it. When you walk down the street of life, always hold your head high and keep walking. Don't ever let anyone shake your faith in yourself, because that's really all that you have.

With a woman he's crazy about, he'll put in all the overtime in the world. He'll be doing things for you, he'll be considerate, he'll want to please you, he'll try to cheer you up if you are down, and he will enjoy every moment because you are the person he values most.

I really just try to focus every day on delivering the most honest portrayal I can and let everything else take care of itself.

All around the Mediterranean you'll find cultures that believe men can't control themselves and shouldn't have to try.

why can't you see i'm a kid', said the kid. Why try to make me like you? Why are you hurt when I don't cuddle? Why do you sigh when I splash through a puddle? Why do you scream when I do what I did? Im a kid.

This boat that we just built is just fine - And don't try to tell us it's not The sides and the back are divine - It's the bottom I guess we forgot

When you get up, the night and day is a contradiction. But you get up at 4 a.m. — that first blush of blue is where the night and day are trying to find harmony with each other.

It's so tempting to try to do it all, so as not to miss out. But to do all of those 'good things' means you'll do none of them well.

I've really learned not to try to take responsibility for all things. And to keep my side of the street clean.

I didn't fill it up with movies every time because I was trying to just film one damn movie, but that's the heartache of independent films.

I just play because I love playing and I try and take as many wickets as I can.

If you are deliberately trying to create a future that feels safe, you will willfully ignore the future that is likely.

Try is the opposite of hiding.

All I need to do is try and do the best that I can do.