The top 10 most inspiring quotes by Gary Sinise
- Careers, like rockets, don’t always take off on time. The trick is to always keep the engine running.
- The wonderful drama teacher at my high school, Barbara Patterson, saw me standing in the hall and told me I should audition for ‘West Side Story.’ I guess she thought I looked like a gang member.
- You learn from things that don’t go well, and you try to capitalize when they do. You build on those strengths and try to make your weaknesses stronger.
- The chance to play a romantic character who kisses somebody onscreen was one of the elements that made me want to do ‘The Stand.’ The more you can do, the better, and I’ve been known as a character actor.
- If you’re missing three or four limbs, you have special challenges going forward. And the last thing you want is to not be independent in your home.
- I played a character in ‘Ransom’ who was as evil as they come.
- Well, I’ve been to Iraq twice now. I was in Baghdad in June and then north of Baghdad in November.
- My mission is to support our service members. They’re volunteers, and if they’re going to go to a hostile place like Afghanistan, I think we owe it to them to back them up and try to help them get through it.
- The University of Southern California has a wonderful social work department, and I was thrilled to find out that they have a whole veterans’ initiative program there. They approached me, and I set up a scholarship that would go to a military-oriented person to learn techniques and skills to better help veterans.
- It’s always been my dream to do a dance scene with Anthony Hopkins.

Gary Sinise (born March 17, 1955) is an American actor, director, and humanitarian known for his powerful performances and dedication to supporting veterans. He gained widespread recognition for his Oscar-nominated role as Lt. Dan Taylor in Forrest Gump (1994), a performance that became one of his most iconic.
Sinise’s other notable roles include Apollo 13 (1995), Ransom (1996), and The Green Mile (1999). He also starred as Detective Mac Taylor in the long-running TV series CSI: NY (2004–2013). Beyond acting, Sinise is a passionate advocate for military veterans, founding the Gary Sinise Foundation, which provides support to wounded warriors and their families.
His efforts have earned him numerous humanitarian awards, solidifying his legacy beyond Hollywood. With a career spanning film, television, and philanthropy, Sinise is respected both for his talent and his unwavering dedication to those who serve.
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