I like to do comedy, but I’ll be perfectly honest, I prefer to do drama and more character-driven-based stuff, generally. Matt Dillon Read Quote
Directing myself definitely made me a better actor. And, you know, I think actors have the best track record when they turn to directing. Writers, too. I knew how to direct actors because I’ve been there and I know what I like. Matt Dillon Read Quote
The first music I was ever exposed to was Irish folk music, like the Clancy Brothers. My father plays that and Christmas songs. Matt Dillon Read Quote
I’ve always wanted to do action stuff. I like it. You really want something that’s special; that’s got something special about it and not cheesy, I guess. I’ll tell you something, it’s fun, it’s different. Comedy is difficult. Doing comedy is very difficult. Action stuff is fun. Matt Dillon Read Quote
I don’t hide out. If you build a wall around yourself, it draws people to invade it. Fear is the enemy. Matt Dillon Read Quote
I don’t like to give out advice. I make suggestions when I get to know somebody a little bit, but I don’t know about advice. Matt Dillon Read Quote
I’m drawn to women who live in a world different from my own. I don’t believe you have to marry someone from your own backyard. James Joyce married a woman who never read any of his books. Matt Dillon Read Quote
We get caught up in all the stress – ‘Got to do this, is this the right thing for me to do?’ – but what about the thing you want to do? That’s what’ll keep you young. It’s empowering, not becoming a prisoner of some other person’s idea of what you should be. Matt Dillon Read Quote
It’s important to air your concerns and fears with someone you trust. When you’re honest about how you can change and grow, and where your weaknesses are, then you open the door for improvement and change. Matt Dillon Read Quote
