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
people able impatient
I get pretty impatient with people who are able-bodied but are somehow paralyzed for other reasons.
people awareness-of-others needs
I have more awareness of other people and, I hope, more sensitivity to their needs. I also find that I'm more direct and outspoken.
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.
people use body
Some people are walking around with full use of their bodies and they're more paralyzed than I am.
vocabulary people half
In the second half of the 20th century, people are becoming more limited: Vocabularies are smaller, thoughts are smaller, aspirations are smaller, everything is very scaled down. Everyone is typecast.
heart people actors
Maybe one way I am original is that at heart I really am a classical actor. I haven't had my chance yet in the commercial world to show that. Movies aren't really made about classical people so much any more.
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.
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.