Christopher Reeve
Christopher Reeve
Christopher D'Olier Reevewas an American actor, film director, producer, screenwriter, author, and activist. He achieved stardom for his acting achievements, in particular his motion picture portrayal of the comic book superhero Superman...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actor
Date of Birth25 September 1952
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
Christopher Reeve quotes about
mind body conditions
there is a relationship between the mind and the body that can both create a physical condition and enable us to recover from it
writing thinking culture
I don't think actors are to blame for poor writing. The culture changes first, and the theater follows it. In the case of the movies, it's the same thing.
lines impossible said
For everyone who thought I couldn’t do it… for everyone who thought I shouldn’t do it… for everyone who said, ‘It’s impossible’… see you at the finish line!
pain choices misery
Pain is inevitable. Misery is a choice.
inspirational inspiring self
We can either watch life from the sidelines, or actively participate... Either we let self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy prevent us from realising our potential, or embrace the fact that when we turn our attention away from ourselves, our potential is limitless.
real college atmosphere
Having that college-town atmosphere with a live repertory company available was a real gift. I found myself gravitating toward the theater from about the age of nine. I guess it was the environment that got me started.
optimistic fighting issues
I am optimistic. But I also know that, with time, I'm beginning to fight issues of aging as well as long-term paralysis.
way disability living-my-life
I refuse to allow a disability to determine how I live my life. There is only one way to go in life and that is forward.
giving give-more-than-you-take
You've got to give more than you take.
giving-up caring ideas
People may never understand this - and perhaps I should give up caring whether they do or not - but the idea of me playing Superman is so far away from what I was brought up to aspire to.
responsibility achievement ugly
You should take some responsibility for the way you present yourself. But you should not be hung up on your looks, whether you are ugly or handsome, because it isn't an achievement.
greatness limits accomplished
Don't put a limit on what can be accomplished.
ability-to-love endure ability
What I do is based on powers we all have inside us; the ability to endure; the ability to love, to carry on, to make the best of what we have - and you don't have to be a 'Superman' to do it.
guy lucky awareness
I am a very lucky guy. I can testify before Congress. I can raise funds. I can raise awareness.