I was known for being a bit of a clown. I remember my dad got me aside and said, "Just remember, everybody likes a clown, but nobody pays him." I've often been tempted to call him and say, "Remember how you told me...?" "Yeah?" "Yes, they do."
Mel GibsonIt's time to sort of get back to a basic message, the message that was given. At this time, the world has gone nuts, I think. And this film speaks - well, Christ spoke of faith, hope, love and forgiveness. And these are things I think we need to be reminded of again. He forgave as he was tortured and killed. And we could do with a little of that behavior.
Mel GibsonWriting is a hard gig, and it's hard to convey a lot. That's why scripts tend to be a little bit overwritten.
Mel GibsonWe all present a version of ourselves whether you've got a puppet on your hand or not. To actually be very real out there in a public way, why?
Mel Gibson