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
hero way ordinary
A hero is an ordinary person doing things in an extra ordinary way.
hero thinking different
When the first Superman movie came out I was frequently asked "What is a hero?" ...My answer was that a hero is someone who commits a courageous action without considering the consequences... Now my definition is completely different. I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.
hero knowing doubt
A hero is someone who, in spite of weakness, doubt or not always knowing the answers, goes ahead and overcomes anyway.
hero maturity views
What makes Superman a hero is not that he has power, but that he has the wisdom and the maturity to use the power wisely. From an acting point of view, that's how I approached the part.
acting might surprised thoughts voice worried
I was worried that only acting with my voice and my face, I might not be able to communicate effectively enough to tell the story, ... But I was surprised to find that if I really concentrated, and just let the thoughts happen, that they would read on my face.
blood pressure
My blood pressure has been stabilized and I am in no danger,
arrived good looked minute room
When I first got here, I arrived in my room and looked at the slopes, and I had to take a minute to readjust, ... Now, I'm having a very good time.
glad oh
Oh man, I'm glad this is not me.
arms believe entitled
The thing that I want more, though, is to be able to put my arms around him. That's what he's entitled to. ... And I believe that day is coming.
generally government
We have a government that, generally speaking, does not respond to the people.
people able impatient
I get pretty impatient with people who are able-bodied but are somehow paralyzed for other reasons.
steps today steps-forward
What can I do today to take a step forward?
wall space rehabilitation
On the wall of his rehabilitation room was a picture of the space shuttle blasting off, autographed by every astronaut now at NASA. On top of the picture it says, "We found nothing is impossible." That should be our motto.
america care take-care
America is better when all of us take care of all of us.