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
mean ideas starting
I'm starting a new chapter in my [[life], and you have no idea how much that means.
ideas people movement
Nothing of any consequence happens unless people get behind an idea. It begins with an individual and they share the idea with more individuals-and eventually it becomes a movement.
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.
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.
determination sacrifice challenges
At some time, often when we least expect it, we all have to face overwhelming challenges. When the unthinkable happens, the lighthouse is hope. Once we find it, we must cling to it with absolute determination. When we have hope, we discover powers within ourselves we may have never known- the power to make sacrifices, to endure, to heal, and to love. Once we choose hope, everything is possible.