Michael Madsen Quotes

Kids are a great excuse for you to stop acting like one.

Encourage your kids' artistic side. Toughen up everything else.

I don't have a boss . . . nobody tells me what to do.

Children recognize me from Free Willy (1993), and their parents recognize me from Reservoir Dogs (1992). The kids are, like, "There's Glen!" and the parents are, like, "Don't go near that guy!"

Is it really selling out if it feeds your family?

You kids shouldn't play so rough . . . somebody's gonna start crying.

I've learned my lesson over the years about what to say and what not to say in interviews, that's for sure.

Well, one thing for sure, I won't be remembered for 'Free Willy.' Or maybe I will.

Your children don't have to fear you to respect you.

I don't think I'm predominantly thought of as being a comedic actor.

When you play a character that's someone real, when you're playing a true story, it's really great, 'cause you're not pretending to make up some silly thing.

You know, every movie you make can't be great, no matter who you are.