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34 quotes by Edward Burns

Edward Fitzgerald Burns (born January 29, 1968) is an American actor, film producer, writer, and director best known for appearing in several films like Saving Private Ryan (1998) and One Missed Call (2008). Burns made his directorial debut with movies such as The Brothers McMullen (1995), She's the One (1996) and Sidewalks of New York (2001).
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The con movie is a little bit different where maybe we tell you what we're going to do but it never goes down the way you expect because... →

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Spielberg gave us three takes before saying anything to us. Since then, I do that, three takes, to let the actors find their rhythm.

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'Brothers McMullen' would not be picked up for theatrical distribution now.

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But at a certain point, you have to take your influence and find your own voice if you want to become a relevant artist.

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I mean the cool thing about the movies is that you get to try on these different personalities and different styles.

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I'm betting that in two years I'll be talking to you about a film that I shot on an iPhone. It's absolutely coming, I have no doubt in my... →

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That's my advice for indie filmmakers: Marry a supermodel.

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It's so hard to raise money for independent films and the fact of the matter is that the bigger my star or whatever is, as a result of doing... →

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I suffer from Irish-Catholic guilt. Guilt is a good reality check. It keeps that 'do what makes you happy' thing in check.

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Actors are con men and con men are actors.

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I'd been offered TV series over the years and never had any interest in doing television. I'm not a TV guy.

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Well, for one thing, you know my dad was a cop.

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It is a juggling act and I have been in it for 12 years now, which is about 11 years longer than I thought I would be, and then the priority there is... →

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