Quotes by

Chris Evans

For a long time all I wanted for Christmas were books about outdoor survival. I was convinced that the woods were calling me. I camped a lot, I took classes. At 18, I told myself if I dont live in the woods by myself by the time Im 25, I have failed. – Chris Evans

When I found out I had to take off my shirt in Teen movie, I panicked and hit the gym. I was like, Its going to be on film, documented, for my children to see. I cant be 140 pounds. I need to put on a little bit of muscle. – Chris Evans

Ive managed to do movies and still keep a lifestyle where I can go to ballgames, go to a grocery store like everybody else. – Chris Evans

I dont know any form of art or entertainment that can affect people the way movies can. I know it sounds ridiculous, but they can change your world. They can change your views. – Chris Evans

What do I geek out about? What am I? Hmmm. I love movies. I watch movies. I like big, sweeping epics, like Ed Zwick stuff: The Last Samurai, Legends of the Fall, Blood Diamond, Glory. – Chris Evans

I love acting. Its my playground, it lets me explore. But my happiness in this world – my level of peace – is never going to be dictated by acting. – Chris Evans

It seems like the studios are either making giant blockbusters, or really super-small indies. And the mid-level films I grew up on, like Back to the Future and all those John Hughes movies, the studios arent doing. Its hard to get them on their feet. – Chris Evans

I decided to make Captain America because I realized I wasnt doing the film because it terrified me. You cant make decisions based on fear. – Chris Evans

If your goal is to be the biggest movie star in the world, a 10-movie contract is gold. It was never my goal. Up until now, I made movies – and I have a nice house, a nice car. Im fortunate, happy and grateful. Life is good. – Chris Evans

What if I couldnt handle peoples opinions of me? I know that shouldnt dictate a persons degree of peace or happiness in life, but the problem is, I chose a business saturated in judgment. – Chris Evans

You know, the reward for Captain America is amazing. Its always fun to see a giant spectacle film and see the fun stuff – the special effects. – Chris Evans

I am single and not looking to be in a relationship. – Chris Evans

All my good movies, nobody sees. – Chris Evans

But my happiness in this world – my level of peace – is never going to be dictated by acting. – Chris Evans

For the youth, the indignation of most things will just surge as each birthday passes. – Chris Evans