Quote by Michael Shannon
My dad used to say, You have to become part of the machine to beat

My dad used to say, You have to become part of the machine to beat the machine, and theres some validity in it. But honestly, even when Im inside the machine, you still see me. I stick out a little bit. – Michael Shannon

Other quotes by Michael Shannon

One of the reasons Im an actor is because I was no physical specimen as a child. I wasnt athletic and didnt have any prowess in that regard. Growing up in Kentucky, most little boys were trying to get into sports, and it was very competitive, so that was not to be. But I did want to do something. – Michael Shannon

Category:
Sports
Read Quote
Other Quotes from
dad
category

My father was the guy on the block who said hi to everyone. – Damon Wayans

Category:
dad

I found myself very lost after The Partridge Family, and I lost my dad and I lost my manager, and I lived in a bubble, and it took me 15 years to get through that and a lot of psychotherapy, and Im laughing about it now! – David Cassidy

Category:
dad

If you met my dad, I think a lot of things would be put to rest. Because my pops is a pretty silly guy. But, Coldcut, theyre based in the U.K. Im a big fan of jazz music, so American music has had a big influence on what I listen to. – Eric San

Category:
dad

My dad is a huge rock n roll lead guitar fan. – Slash

Category:
dad

Random Quotes

I do like to move and get physical in my movies. – Nicolas Cage

Category:
movies

When my horse is running good, I dont stop to give him sugar. – William Faulkner

Category:
Ability

Golf is good, it means I get some fresh air and exercise, take my mind off work and see some of the landscape of the place Im visiting. – Harry Connick, Jr.

Category:
work

It’s annoying to be disapproved of by people who know only half the story, especially when you’re not sure which half they know. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

Category:
How True!