Dirk Benedict quotes

Dirk Benedict, born on March 1, 1945, is an American actor best known for his roles in popular 1980s TV series, such as Battlestar Galactica and The A-Team. With his charismatic performances, Benedict became a household name, captivating audiences worldwide. Beyond acting, he has also delved into writing, penning two well-received novels. A versatile talent, Benedict's ability to embody complex characters has earned him critical acclaim. Discover his unforgettable performances and delve into his fascinating career. Explore the life and achievements of Dirk Benedict, an iconic figure in the entertainment industry.

I am very willing to share whatever I know or feel I know about finding some serenity in this lifetime.

- Dirk Benedict

Movies are movies, television is television.

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To me, all writing is like music. And especially dialogue. I studied music in college; that is what I wanted to be, a composer. Acting got me sidetracked.

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Change is good. And in fact unavoidable.

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Children... are our legacy. Our responsibility. They are our destiny and we are theirs. The extent to which we fail as parents, we fail as God's children.

- Dirk Benedict

The only difference from one $100 million budget film to another is which of the 12 box stars are getting $20 million to be in it.

- Dirk Benedict

Life has never been easy. Nor is it meant to be. It is a matter of being joyous in the face of sorrow.

- Dirk Benedict

I'm a classic example of what can happen if you follow your inner voice. I was cursed with interests and some talent in many different areas. It confuses people.

- Dirk Benedict

It is all about marketing; that is where the real craft comes in. The best actors do not necessarily become the biggest stars. And vice versa.

- Dirk Benedict

The space genre is timeless.

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It is a good motive, fame and money, as it is tangible and measurable. Being an artist is neither measurable nor tangible and certainly not a way to become rich.

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The best things in life are usually difficult.

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Harrison Ford was pretty content as a carpenter who thought it would be nice to work on TV and ended up being the biggest film star in the history of cinema.

- Dirk Benedict

Anybody can write a film script 'cuz it has been reduced to a formula.

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I never get involved with the ladies I work with.

- Dirk Benedict

From Fred Astaire I learned discipline and hard work.

- Dirk Benedict

I believe that the first 8 years are most important and the time in a child's life when parents must be absolutely and completely present.

- Dirk Benedict

I write from my imagination, not from what I've read in books or seen on TV or to make money. I wrote from an idea I was passionate about.

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Life: my favorite occupation.

- Dirk Benedict

When I was a young actor... the more different you were from the part you played, the more talent it reflected.

- Dirk Benedict

I wanted to be Anthony Hopkins and ended up being neither a film star nor having a career on the stage.

- Dirk Benedict

If you want to have great success, you'd better give them what they want, but so be it.

- Dirk Benedict

You can't leave civilization behind entirely.

- Dirk Benedict

Time is money, as they say, and it was never more apropos than on a television show, where a minute is worth about $200!

- Dirk Benedict

Be very clear as to what your dream is. Nowadays it is fairly certain that 90 percent of all actors really just want to be rich and famous as the solution to all that ails.

- Dirk Benedict

A stage play requires very different craft from a book, fiction or otherwise, and ditto from a screenplay.

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I can still fit into my Battlestar Galactica costume!

- Dirk Benedict

We are all vegetarians here, and except for a mountain lion that's been hanging around and killed our dog, we don't have a care in the world.

- Dirk Benedict

I have written two nonfiction books, I'm embarrassed to say.

- Dirk Benedict

I write from the same place I parent, and since becoming a single parent, I have found it difficult, if not impossible, to write anything of length.

- Dirk Benedict