The normal state of an actor is unemployed. Terry O'Quinn More Quotes by Terry O'Quinn More Quotes From Terry O'Quinn 'Heaven's Gate' I remember, because it was the first movie I ever was cast in. Terry O'Quinn gatei-rememberrememberheaven I don't like Type-A actors, and I don't like Type-A golfers. I like people who relax into what they do and who enjoy it for the process. Terry O'Quinn relaxenjoyprocesspeople I was raised in the country. I haven't spent any time in the cities that people say are the best. I haven't spent much time in Chicago or San Francisco. Terry O'Quinn besttimecountrypeople I don't know much about cities. When I go places, I usually stay in the country. Terry O'Quinn staygoknowcountry It's amazing how you cross paths with people. You work intimately, and then you never see them again the rest of your life, or even speak. Terry O'Quinn youworklifepeople I know 'Lost' used to drive people mad trying to anticipate what was happening or what something meant. Terry O'Quinn driveknowmadpeople I don't live in L.A. or in New York. I live in Virginia by the ocean. Terry O'Quinn livenewoceannew-york People ask me, 'Are you worried you're going to be typecast as a John Locke type of guy?' I say he's the perfect guy to be typecast as! He's vulnerable and ambitious and sort of unstable. It was a good actor's role. Terry O'Quinn goodmeyoupeople I developed more as an actor in the course of 'Lost' than I had in any period in my career before because they trusted me and allowed me to use the tools that I finally brought out. And quite honestly, it's only been since 'Lost' that I've had any sort of financial stability. Terry O'Quinn careermetoolslost I'm always looking for work. There are only two states of being an actor, so if I'm not working, I'm looking for employment. Terry O'Quinn lookingbeingalwayswork When I was in high school, I fell in love with Olivia Hussey in 'Romeo And Juliet.' Terry O'Quinn highhigh-schoolloveschool 'The Stepfather' was the first time I sort of carried a film, or led in a film, and doing it was fun, and I felt very special. Afterwards, though, I was terrified. I just thought, 'Wow, this is basically going to be about me. If this film is a success or a failure, a lot of it's on me!' Terry O'Quinn mefailuresuccesstime
