Quotes by Philip Seymour Hoffman

There is no pleasure that I havent made myself sick on.

I think part of why I have so many books around me and why I read every day is because I mythologize the writer. I don’t do that with any other artists.

Books … they’re kind of a compulsion for me. To find a great bookstore is a great thing.

Sometimes being an actor is like being some kind of detective where youre on the search for a secret that will unlock the character.

I have so much empathy for these young actors that are 19 and all of a sudden theyre beautiful and famous and rich. Im like, Oh my God, Id be dead.

One persons religion is another persons cult.

Directing is a really kind of amazing thing, because youre helping others and, in the middle of that, you have to worry about yourself.

I have a fine level of recognition in the business and among the acting community now, so I consider myself one of the lucky ones. If I didnt think that, there would be something wrong with me. Im grateful and thankful for what Ive got.

I think directors should be confident in their leadership capabilities. I think directors should be confident in what they want to do.

Lifes pretty funny when youre objectively on the outside looking at it.

“Success isnt what makes you happy. It really isnt. Success is doing what makes you happy and doing good work and hopefully having a fruitful life. If Ive felt like Ive done good work, that makes me happy.”