It is my pleasure to support a candidate who truly reflects our values and highest ideals. Martin Sheen More Quotes by Martin Sheen More Quotes From Martin Sheen One of my favorite episodes in West Wing was the homeless man that died and they found, in the overcoat he was wearing, a card of the speechwriter, Toby. He had given that coat to the Goodwill and this guy had ended up wearing it, died in it and Toby went to his funeral. He turned out to be a Korean war veteran. It was our first Christmas episode and that was a true story - a member of the staff had done exactly that. So many of these stories were far better than any fiction. Martin Sheen funeral men war I am not the president; instead, I hold an even higher office, that of citizen of the United States. Martin Sheen office president house I act because I can't seem to live with myself if I do not. I don't know any other way to be. It isn't something you can explain; it is just something that you do; it is something that you are. Martin Sheen because-i-can knows way I love my country enough to suffer its wrath. Martin Sheen wrath suffering country Childhood hunger in America is as much a paradox as it is a tragedy. Why, in the wealthiest country in the world, should hunger darken the lives and dreams of 12 million children and their families? I believe that, when Americans learn the facts and understand how their involvement can make a difference, banishing childhood hunger will be a national, local and personal priority. Martin Sheen dream country children On the show, we are not trying to get people to eat their vegetables; we are not trying to get people to become Democrats. We are basically trying to encourage people to get involved with public life so that politics isn't left to the wealthy and privileged. Martin Sheen vegetables trying people I am still a journeyman actor and a peace and justice activist. I'm a pilgrim trying to win my freedom and serve as best I can in the time I have, with this gift I've been given. Martin Sheen winning justice time My recovery is the single greatest accomplishment of my life. Without that, the rest of my life would have fallen apart. Martin Sheen recovery addiction accomplishment I don't like scary films. I watched Psycho for the first time recently, alone in the house at night. That was a mistake. I had to call my friend to come over. Martin Sheen house mistake night This Administration has led us into an area without vision. Bush has no clear understanding of what is being asked of the citizens, and the military is under his direction. Martin Sheen vision understanding military I don't think abortion is a good idea. I personally am opposed to abortion, but I will not judge anybody else's right in that regard because I am not a woman and I could never face the actual reality of it. Martin Sheen reality ideas thinking I just think that the only way we come to ourselves is through each other. Martin Sheen way thinking Those years on the golf course as a caddie, boy, those people were something. They were vulgar, some were alcoholics, racist, they were very difficult people to deal with. A lot of them didn't have a sense of humor. Martin Sheen humor golf boys The key word about The West Wing is show. It is not a reality show. It has nothing to do with reality. Martin Sheen keys wings reality I still believe in the nonviolent Jesus and the basic human goodness present in all of us. Martin Sheen goodness believe jesus It doesn't really matter how much of the rules or the dogma we accepted and lived by if we're not really living by the fundamental creed of the Catholic Church, which is service to others and finding God in ourselves and then seeing God in everyone - including our enemies. Martin Sheen catholic church enemy I am a very conscientious golfer. I count every stroke. I learned to play that way. That is the only way I can play. It taught me to be honest. There is no greater virtue than honesty. Martin Sheen honesty play way My first civil disobedience arrest for social justice was in 1986 for protesting the SDI. Martin Sheen social justice firsts We are the generation that brought the bomb in. We have got to be the generation that should take it out. Martin Sheen bombs generations should Oh you only fight the fights you can win? You fight the fights that need fighting! Martin Sheen fighting winning needs
