12 Quotes & Sayings By Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson (born June 1, 1956) is an American actor, film director, producer and writer. He has been nominated for six Academy Awards and has won two for Best Director (Braveheart) and Best Picture (The Passion of the Christ). He has also won three Golden Globe Awards, one BAFTA Award, one Emmy Award, one Grammy Award and four Saturn Awards. Gibson was inducted into the Australian Film Institute Hall of Fame in 2003, the Canadian Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2005, the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame in 2006, the National Museum of Western Art in 2007 and the Scottish Clan Hall of Fame in 2008.

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Every time you go out there to do something, you wonder if you can do it. There's no assured success. There's no secret recipe for success. Every time you go out there, you go out there with the possibility of great failure. Mel Gibson
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Life is life, and one has experiences that are painful and some that are very pleasant, and one has reward and sacrifice and more reward and disappointment and joy and happiness, and it's always going to be the same. Mel Gibson
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The thing we're all looking for is happiness, and if we achieve just a modicum of that or even a little piece of serenity even for five minutes a day, we're very lucky. Mel Gibson
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A woman should be home with the children, building that home and making sure there's a secure family atmosphere. Mel Gibson
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Above all, film is a business... Independence is a really cool thing as you can be a bit more bold, and take a few more chances with what you do. Mel Gibson
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I've never treated anyone badly or in a discriminatory way based on their gender, race, religion or sexuality - period. Mel Gibson
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Religion and politics hit nerves. There's a lot of anger about a lot of things. It's not easily resolved. I guess that's what wars are about. Wars are about prejudice and fear. Hit first before you get hit. Believe me, I know. Mel Gibson
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After about 20 years of marriage, I'm finally starting to scratch the surface of what women want. And I think the answer lies somewhere between conversation and chocolate. Mel Gibson
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I have learned that a bitter experience can make you stronger. I now boastfully say that I have a hide like a rhinoceros... and I'm smiling. It's an interesting thing. Mel Gibson
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People like scary stories. There's a fascination with fear themes, and we want to face those things in a weird, subconscious way. Mel Gibson
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Theatrical is fantastic. I don't think anything will ever replace the big dark room, the screen and the popcorn. You can kind of do it in your home if you have a nice screen, but it's not the same thing. Mel Gibson