Michael Caine - Actors Quotes

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Actors, what do we do? We study behavior. I never went to drama school. I learned my acting on the subway, watching how people moved and what they did.

Michael Caine

In film, other actors' performances really are not your concern. If the other actor isn't giving you what you want, act as though he were.

Michael Caine

I have no sense of competition with other actors. I love to see great performances. The only sense of competition I have is with myself.

Michael Caine

When becoming a character, you have to steal. Steal whatever you see. You can even steal from other actors' characterizations; but if you do, only steal from the best.

Michael Caine

Movie actors earn their living and learn their craft through listening and reacting.

Michael Caine

If you really want to become an actor, but only providing that acting doesn't interfere with your golf game, political ambitions and your life, you don't want to become an actor. Not only is acting more than a part time job, it's more than a full time job. It's a full time obsession.

Michael Caine