Billy Bob Thornton

“I believe in reincarnation, and I believe I have lived many lives, some of which were animals.”

“I have a phobia of antique furniture. I don't know why, it's just a thing.”

“My goal is to be a working actor. That's all I've ever wanted to be.”

“I'm not a Hollywood guy. I'm a Southerner. I like to be around my family and friends.”

“I've never been a big fan of celebrity. I'm a fan of movies and music.”

“The idea of 'Sling Blade' is a morality tale. It's about good versus evil.”

“People always ask me if I'm a method actor. I'm not. I'm a 'get it done' actor.”

“I'm a big believer in a thing called 'The Unexplained.' I don't think everything has to have a scientific explanation.”

“I'm not a method actor. I'm a boy from Arkansas who doesn't know anything. I just try to be real.”

“Anxiety is a kind of fuel. You have to learn how to control it and use it to your advantage.”

“I like to write in a very spare, simple style. I'm not a big fan of adjectives.”

“Music is my first love. It's the one thing that I can't live without.”

“When you grow up poor, you have a different perspective on life. You appreciate things more.”

“I don't mind being called a character actor. I think it's an honor.”

“I was the weirdest kid in school. I was into Edgar Allan Poe and H. P. Lovecraft.”