18+ Rip Torn Quotes On Death, Columbo And Mannix

Don't ever humiliate a man. If you're gonna have to dress him out, you take him aside and do it that way. That's the one thing I don't like about Hollywood: They go in for public humiliation. You shouldn't do that to a man. — Rip Torn

Be your own politics, grow your own garden, and maybe you can help out more. — Rip Torn

I've got two old Volvos, two old Subarus, and an old Ford Ranger. If you've got an old car, you've gotta have at least several old cars, 'cause one's always gonna be in the garage. — Rip Torn

When I grew up, people said, 'You'll never be the man your dad was.' And I said, 'Gee, I hope not.' — Rip Torn

If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball. — Rip Torn

I think most actors are shy. I really do. The greatest actors can disappear. I had friends call me the Blend-In Man. — Rip Torn

I used to be friends with Miles Davis. He didn't like many folks. I lived across the street from him. — Rip Torn

I honor religion except when it gets into shedding blood. — Rip Torn

Is it necessary for me to drink my own urine? No, but I do it anyway because it’s sterile and I like the taste. — Rip Torn

If you're lucky enough to have a pretty girl love you and share herself and sleep with you, make that your secret. The best way to spoil love is by talking to too many people about it. — Rip Torn

Anything new is always considered the devil's tool. — Rip Torn

You can never turn your back on the ocean. — Rip Torn

Let the other guys do the crybaby stuff. Go for the laughs. — Rip Torn

Everybody says, 'You impress me as a guy who never wanted to be a movie star.' I say, 'Everybody in the world wants to be a movie star.' — Rip Torn

Never think you're better than anyone else, but don't let anyone treat you like you're worse than they are. — Rip Torn

If I could just get a piece of lemon, it'd be great. — Rip Torn

There's always some kind of blacklist throughout history. But the difference is, in America they usually let you live. — Rip Torn

I've never hit anybody who hasn't clocked me two or three times. — Rip Torn

Life Lessons by Rip Torn

  1. Rip Torn taught us the importance of hard work and dedication, as he worked for decades to become one of the most respected and beloved actors of his time.
  2. He also showed us the power of taking risks, as he was not afraid to take on roles that pushed the boundaries of what was expected of him.
  3. Finally, Rip Torn showed us the importance of staying true to oneself, as he never compromised his values or beliefs in order to gain success.
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