I think most actors are shy. I really do. The greatest actors can disappear. I had friends call me the Blend-In Man.

- Rip Torn

I've got two old Volvos, two old Subarus, and an old Ford Ranger. If you've got an old car, you've gotta have at least several old cars, 'cause one's…

- Rip Torn

Be your own politics, grow your own garden, and maybe you can help out more.

- Rip Torn

If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball.

- Rip Torn

Never think you're better than anyone else, but don't let anyone treat you like you're worse than they are.

- Rip Torn

When I grew up, people said, 'You'll never be the man your dad was.' And I said, 'Gee, I hope not.'

- Rip Torn

If you're lucky enough to have a pretty girl love you and share herself and sleep with you, make that your secret. The best way to spoil love is by t…

- Rip Torn

Is it necessary for me to drink my own urine? No, but I do it anyway because it’s sterile and I like the taste.

- Rip Torn

I honor religion except when it gets into shedding blood.

- Rip Torn