Kyle Chandler Quotes

Television, cable, features are always out there.

High school was interesting, because I went from a public school middle school to an academy where the first year we were doing Latin, chemistry, biology. I mean, I was woefully unprepared for the type of study.

What, am I supposed to run around in a little red cape and save the world?

We ended up moving out to Texas. We live outside of Austin. We've got a couple horses, we've got three miniature donkeys, we've got four dogs. Miniature donkeys are very warm, loving animals.

I was never upset that I did not get an Emmy. That I did get an Emmy nomination, I couldn't be happier and prouder.

I always treat all the jobs I do as an acting class.

Everyone's a little nervous when you all get together and meet the actors, meet the director. But once you get on set, then it's like a sport. You're playing a game, everyone's equal and that's where it's fun.

What I do is not rocket science, but I sure do love it.

One way I differ from my character, Coach Taylor, is that I never would have taken this faraway job without my wife's consent.

Thank goodness I've saved my money.

Sometimes that's the hardest thing is to not do anything, but just to trust what's on the page.

I want to find material that piques my interest, keeps me outside the box and challenges me.

I grew up in Chicago, so I've always been a Bears fan.

I love the institution of marriage, and I love my marriage.

I grew up in Chicago, so I've always been a Bears fan. Dad used to take me to Bears games and Cubs games. My brother used to ride me over to Lake Forest College on his Honda Supersport and we'd watch the Bears practice. I remember those guys out there as monsters - they were the biggest things I've ever seen!

I can gab with pretty much anyone.

I don't want to say I'm never going to direct again, but directing's hard work.

My grandparents got married at a very young age, and a lot of what I think about marriage is based on their relationship.

Oh, man, if in real life I was as cool and suave as Coach Taylor and had all the answers, things would be easier.

I just can't say enough about the actors having faith and trust in the writers and the writers having faith and trust in the actors.

I really love to ride my motorcycle. When I want to just get away and be by myself and clear my head, that's what I do.

Everything moves a little quicker in Los Angeles.

Opportunity does not knock, it presents itself when you beat down the door.

I do like to cook; I'm sort of a mad scientist in the kitchen.

My daughter loves horses. My other daughter loves soccer.

I also played two years of high school football but I wasn't very, how shall I say it, talented.

Look, isn't there any way you can just stamp me as not crazy and let me get outta here.

Austin is such a free and creative place, but I can't enjoy it as much because everyone I love is back in L.A.

I work six months and get three or four with the family.

We run into some pretty tough arguments sometimes, but the idea is that at the end of the day, my wife and I realize that we'll always be holding each other's hand. This is a lifelong relationship, and after 12 years she hasn't gotten rid of me yet

I love playing a role where I think I'm right and then you learn you're not.

I don't think I had a script on 'King Kong.' But usually you read a script and then you go and audition for it. It's rare when there's no script. I sort of like the latter better, because I'm more successful at it.

I just went and saw 'Crazy, Stupid, Love.' Julianne Moore - I've been in love with her since 'Boogie Nights.' But also, 'The Big Lebowski.'

It's much more enjoyable being an actor.

If you're not really having a good time, it's not worth it.