Emilio Estevez

“I think it's important to be in touch with your roots.”

“I'm not a big fan of the 'Brat Pack' label. It's a label that was invented by a journalist and it's something that I don't think any of us are particularly fond of.”

“My father is a Catholic, a liberal Democrat and a patriot. I am a Catholic, a liberal Democrat and a patriot.”

“I started making my own movies because I was waiting for other people to give me a job.”

“I don't think any of us can enjoy life without a little bit of angst.”

“Writing is a lonely job. Even if you're a partner, you're still alone.”

“Fame is not the same as success, and in our society, that's a big mistake.”

“I don't believe in celebrity. I believe in humanity.”

“I've always been a bit of an outsider. I've always felt like I'm on the fringe.”

“I didn't get into this to be a star. I got into it because I love to act. And I've been really lucky.”

“The best advice I ever got was that you have to be ready for when your luck changes.”

“I'm not a part of Hollywood. I'm a part of the film community, but I'm not a part of Hollywood.”

“We are all wonderful, beautiful wrecks. That's what connects us--that we're all broken, all beautiful.”

“You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them.”

“What I've learned is that you can't be a saint and a movie star.”