34 Quotes by Bradley Cooper

Bradley Cooper, born on January 5, 1975, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a versatile and talented actor who has made a significant impact in both film and theater. Cooper's ability to portray complex characters with depth and authenticity has garnered him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. He has showcased his range as an actor in movies such as "Silver Linings Playbook," "American Sniper," and "A Star Is Born," which he also directed and produced.

Cooper's performances have earned him multiple Academy Award nominations and widespread recognition for his commitment to his craft. In addition to his work in film, he has also excelled on the stage, receiving a Tony Award nomination for his role in "The Elephant Man." Cooper's dedication to his roles and his ability to bring characters to life with nuance and emotion have solidified his place among the most respected actors of his generation. His talent, work ethic, and passion for storytelling continue to captivate audiences and make him a sought-after talent in the entertainment industry.

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Bradley Cooper Quotes


My mother emails me stuff about when she finds a paparazzi photo and theyre like, his hair is out of control.

I think if you live in a black-and-white world, you're gonna suffer a lot. I used to be like that. But I don't believe that anymore.

This is what I learned at the hospital. You have to do everything you can, you have to work your hardest, and if you do, if you stay positive, you have a shot at a silver lining.

Life's complicated and people do things for a lot of reasons.

You can't really control how people are going to feel about you; all you can really do is be yourself. Because if you seduce somebody, and you seduce them by pretending to be a certain way, once they are seduced they are going to find that you are not that way. And then you have to maintain an image that's not real, so you really screw yourself. The best is to be yourself and hope they like you.

In a relationship you want to treat people the way you want to be treated. (Meaning)

Give me an authentic woman, and I'm happy.

If you look at anything, there are always comedic moments.

There's got to be something you want to tell and that's the engine which spurs all of the work you have to do in order to create the story, but you have to love some sort of nugget of what you're telling to be a filmmaker.

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God opposes the proud. The way you get up front is do really good work in the back. Humility is a by product of spending time with Jesus - it is not a reflection of yourself

Women are a source of energy in life. I've always wanted to be in a war or baseball movie, but the thought of having no women on set for six months - that's hell. I don't know if it's animalistic or what, but men become like peacocks with their feathers up when women are around.

Our posture NOW defines our portion later!

The only thing I hate are photo shoots. I just hate them. I don't know why I cannot stand them.

What gets celebrated gets replicated.

If you're a single man and you happen to be in this business, you're deemed a player. But I don't see myself as a ladies' man.

Our submission defines our authority

For a comedy to work, magic has to happen.

I liked sports but I never really had the confidence. I was always coordinated and it came easy to me, but I didn't have the confidence to go along with the physical skill.

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Life's complicated and people do things for a lot of reasons. I think if you live in a black-and-white world, you're gonna suffer a lot. I used to be like that. But I don't believe that anymore.

Breaking news is a thing that's on TV all day. 10 or 15 years ago, breaking news would get everybody around the table because it was going to be something huge.

Every performance is completely its own thing.

I want to work with great filmmakers and great actors and get better as an actor.

When we see Christ for who He is He then tells us who we are.

Personally, I've made myself a very small window of what I enjoy in this business, which is I love being a big part of the storytelling process.

To break up with a girl: be direct. You have to behave the way you would want her to behave, and I would want the door to be closed. You have to be sensitive but honest. You have to be a gentleman and do it in person. You have to look her in the eyes.

If you could change the neural pathways in your brain so that you could recall everything you've ever heard, taste, smelled or touched, basically from the womb on, and use it at your disposal, that's an interesting concept.

Anything has a rhythm to it, comedy or drama. There has to be a musicality to it. And everybody can't play the same instrument, ideally. But I think that we all have the same comedic tendencies, and that's why it works. We all sort of agree with what's funny.

I've never ridden a hog. I only have sport bikes. But that's basically how I get around L.A. Because traffic is horrendous.

Unfortunately, when someone asks me for a favor, I cant say no. Because of my upbringing - my Catholic guilt - if I dont do it, it plagues me.

Don't trust a guy who accuses you of infidelity. He's cheating. He's projecting. If you're living that kind of life, you think everybody else is too.

You can tell if someone's into you. You can feel the chemistry.

I've never heard of a comedy that hasn't had reshoots, especially for the ending of a movie in a comedy.

Some directors have just one way of working; you either have to adhere to it or you don't.

Being in 'Us Weekly' does not make you famous.

― Bradley Cooper Quotes

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