Top 25 Ian Somerhalder Quotes

I’ve sorta learned that I’m so tired of taking myself so seriously. It’s so great to show up at work and truly enjoy every word you say.

Maybe one of the only things I do well: I cook like a maniac! I would be a chef if I weren’t an actor.

What we’re doing to the planet is inexcusable.

I never had any backlash from the model-turned-actor thing.

I mean, there are some amazing storytelling being done on the small screen right now. That’s what so cool about being in television right now. Studios, networks are starting to throw more resources, better writers, more production values… and to be part of that is awesome.

Acting is such a huge part of my life. It really allows me to have a creative outlet and to actually be able to have an outlet to discuss openly the things that truly I think are relevant in the world, that make a difference.

A lot of things that happen in the world make me a bit crazy.

I’m from New Orleans. There’s a lot of vampire mystique and mythology that resonates there, and I was fascinated by it. I always wanted to play one.

I don’t ever want anything to come in the way of me truthfully telling a story.

They say the way to a man‘s heart is through his stomach. It’s the same way with women… or at least the ones I want to be with.

I kind of think too much, I try do too many things at once.

I’m a good driver.

Species conversation is beyond a doubt an issue that truly matters to the American public.

I can write with absolutely perfect penmanship with my feet. If I broke both my arms, I could still write a girl a love letter using just my toes.

Lack of time and money create really bad green practices.

I have a million acquaintances but just two or three true friends. I can’t hide anything from them.

I have the attention span of a mosquito from multitasking and all the things that have affected my poor little brain.

I don’t know how to do anything else other than be an actor. If I wasn’t in this, I would be in alternative energy and conservation.

I never wanted to be one of those actors with a political agenda.

I grew up as a country boy.

When you’re really close to someone, they can make fun of you a lot and get away with it. But they sort of poke you in all of the right places.

I’m not a negative person.

I can’t let time move on without fighting tooth and nail and hopefully being a part of a revolution that is positive.

I’m never running for office. I love being able to speak to members of Congress or members of the Senate and floating on either side, because it takes all of us. It’s going to take both of them.

I’m from the gulf coast of Louisiana.