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In the household in which I was raised, the themes were pretty simple. 'Work hard. Don't quit. Be appreciative, be thankful, be grateful, be respectful. Also, never whine, never complain. And always, for crying out loud, keep a sense of humor.'

Michael Keaton / quote

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02Undated

All actors are my brothers and my sisters. It ain't cool to compare or disparage them. It ain't polite.

Michael Keaton / quote

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03Undated

If you're a dope like me, you get every sports channel you can get. I'm watching, you know, Netherlands soccer.

Michael Keaton / quote

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I played a lot of sports when I was a kid so I get in that ballgame mindset of being really, really respectful, but at same time saying to yourself, 'Don't back down a single inch, hang with these guys if you can.' If they throw it high and tight you have to stand in there, you can't take yourself out of that moment.

Michael Keaton / quote

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05Undated

I'm getting more and more bored with professional sports, but I still watch.

Michael Keaton / quote

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06Undated

Have I ever been to a party with a ton of famous people in it? Yes, several times, so I guess that's a Hollywood lifestyle.

Michael Keaton / quote

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07Undated

It's great to make your own choices, but there's a price to pay. I could've made more money or been more famous. I could be the current groovy guy.

Michael Keaton / quote

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08Undated

I watch 'Morning Joe' occasionally. I used to watch a lot more than I do now, but I watched it, and all of a sudden, there was this love fest, for crying out loud - this inexplicable love fest one morning - for The Donald.

Michael Keaton / quote

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09Undated

There comes a point in your life when you realize how quickly time goes by, and how quickly it has gone. Then it really speeds up exponentially. With that, I think you start to put a lot of things into context; you start to see how huge the world is, and really, the universe.

Michael Keaton / quote

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10Undated

I'm just shocked and thankful that I've gotten away with everything - experimenting here, trying at this, failing at that, being good in some things, not so good in others. It's kind of amazing that people are still sticking by me. When they come up to me in the street, I just want to write them all cheques.

Michael Keaton / quote

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11Undated

I've changed my diet a few times. Now I'm trying to eat more protein. I eat little meals throughout the day. I love food, so I still give myself great meals. Also, when I'm busy, it's easy to lose weight.

Michael Keaton / quote

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12Undated

Sometimes I do movies that aren't any good, or sometimes I might not be any good in them, or sometimes they don't do very well.

Michael Keaton / quote

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13Undated

I've proven I'm courageous. I'm gutsier than anybody; I've got a better imagination than anybody; I'm essentially more creative than any other actor I know, and I've proven I take risks. I don't think I need to prove anything to myself any more.

Michael Keaton / quote

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To make extra money, my parents would sell eggs and chickens. I was very little. I remember a chicken's head being chopped off with the chicken running around. I wasn't sure if my imagination was running away with me or if it really happened. It really happened.

Michael Keaton / quote

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15Undated

I still really like newspapers. I'm gonna feel really sad when they go. Or not - maybe I'll be dead.

Michael Keaton / quote

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16Undated

I remember my mom threatening me, half-serious: 'You know what? I should take you to Pittsburgh and put you in dance lessons just to keep you occupied.' Well, that brought everything to a screeching halt. 'Jeeze, dance lessons.' In retrospect, it would have been awesome, but then, 'Ugh, dancing - dancing's for sissies.'

Michael Keaton / quote

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17Undated

I read that John Hughes script for 'Mr. Mom,' and I thought, 'This guy is a funny writer.' I went: 'You ought to stick around and direct this thing.' But he didn't; he left, and look what he became. A really legendary comedy director.

Michael Keaton / quote

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18Undated

I was raising a child full time, sharing the responsibility with his mom. He lived with me half the time, so I chose not to go away and make certain movies.

Michael Keaton / quote

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19Undated

I grew up in rural Pennsylvania, in a really rundown old house. I'd stay out till 8:30, 9:00 at night. Just blow in. My mom and dad never really cared much. It was okay. We were pretty free to roam. I mean, I had no concept of stopping play. It just didn't occur to anyone.

Michael Keaton / quote

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