Quotes by

Eric Stoltz

I have several dogs and several cats who arent really mine. In fact, they think that I am theirs. Id like to have some goats and chickens, but I travel around too much. – Eric Stoltz

It seems I have a hard time being attracted to someone unless I respect what they do on some level. Otherwise, I would feel disdain for them. Which is not always pleasant in a relationship. Sometimes its fun though. – Eric Stoltz

My first film as an actor was Fast Times at Ridgemont High, a glorious experience that spoiled me for future films. – Eric Stoltz

I can relate to historical characters or imaginary ones. It doesnt matter if a story takes place in the future or in the present, as long as the story is compelling. – Eric Stoltz

My perfect day is constantly changing. Right now, it would be to lie around in a hammock reading with a portable phone and a table of food next to it. I would spend all day there. And thats all that I can possibly come up with on the spur of the moment. – Eric Stoltz

You know, you grow up with the image of John Travolta being super cool – Saturday Night Fever, Brian De Palma, handsome young god… he, in reality, is a very silly man. And I mean that in a good way. Hell walk around the set talking in little weird voices, making people laugh. – Eric Stoltz

Directing has only increased my admiration and respect for what it is that actors do. – Eric Stoltz

I have a love/hate relationship with just about all technology in my life. My first typewriter in particular. I had a helluva time putting new ribbon on it. – Eric Stoltz

I think violence, cynicism, brutality and fashion are the staples of our diet. I think in the grand history of story-telling, going back to people sitting around fires, the dark side of human nature has always been very important. Movies are part of that tradition. – Eric Stoltz

My parents moved to American Samoa when I was three or four years old. My dad was principal of a high school there. It was idyllic for a kid. I had a whole island for a backyard. I lived there until I was eight years old and we moved to Santa Barbara. – Eric Stoltz