22 Best Peter O'Toole Quotes

Peter O'Toole is one of the most iconic actors of the 20th century. The movie Lawrence of Arabia achieved him international recognization and fame. He was known for his "hellraiser" lifestyle off it. His other notable works are Becket (1964), The Ruling Class (1972), The Stunt Man (1980), and Venus (2006). O'Toole Hollywood's most highly regarded actors.

O'Toole was nominated eight times for the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. The Academy honored him with an Academy Honorary Award for his entire body of work and his lifelong contribution to film. He received four Golden Globe Awards, one BAFTA Award for Best British Actor (for Lawrence of Arabia), and one Primetime Emmy Award.

This is a collection of Peter O'Toole's Quotes on life, acting, and challenges.

I'm not an actor, I'm a movie star. Peter O'Toole

I've done everything that's possible to be done. Peter O'Toole

Public crucifixion is no fun. Peter O'Toole

No one should ever know where conduct ends and acting begins. Conduct unbecoming. That's what acting is. Peter O'Toole

Acting is just being a man. Being human. Not forcing it. Peter O'Toole

A rubber neck is a necessary part of equipment. Peter O'Toole

I'm not working-class: I come from the criminal classes. Peter O'Toole

I am human, all too bloody human. Peter O'Toole

It's a razor's edge, a romance with an old man and a young woman. Peter O'Toole

The good parts are the people who don't make do. They're the interesting people. Lear doesn't make do. Peter O'Toole

If I was to be an actor, I would love to be like peter o'toole. Peter O'Toole

I can't stand light. I hate weather. My idea of heaven is moving from one smoke-filled room to another. Peter O'Toole

I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence, the thrill of fulfillment to the stale calm of utopias. Peter O'Toole

Do.As.Thou.Wilt. Peter O'Toole

I'm a working stiff, baby, just like everybody else. Peter O'Toole

The script sits in front of you. The writer’s translated into ink what is in his spirit and his soul and his mind. Bum. Peter O'Toole

Money is always a pressure. Peter O'Toole

I wouldn't mind being a lord. Peter O'Toole

Every three or four years, I'm hot again. Peter O'Toole

I quite like being old. Peter O'Toole

For me, life has either been a wake or a wedding. Peter O'Toole

I have unqualified admiration for Brad Pitt. Peter O'Toole

It's a razor's edge, a romance with an old man and a young woman. Peter O'Toole

I will not be a common man. I will stir the smooth sands of monotony. I do not crave security. I wish to hazard my soul to opportunity. Peter O'Toole

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