Paul Blackthorne Professions : Actor Born : March 5, 1969 Browse All Authors Top 7 quotes by Paul Blackthorne We judge people by their appearance so quickly, and we form opinions about people, compartmentalize people, and think we know who they are. But if you sit down and talk with someone for more than 10 minutes, you'll find something in common, no doubt whatsoever. Paul Blackthorne judging people thinking It's not what happens in life, it's how you react to what happens in life. Paul Blackthorne happens Good drama is all about creating conflict. Paul Blackthorne creating conflict drama Real people are what fascinates me, whether it's from an acting point of view or a directing point of view. Paul Blackthorne real views people I just love going out and listening to people. People can teach us a lot. Paul Blackthorne going-out listening people People concentrate, particularly for their own purposes, on dividing people, and it's just not necessary. If you actually spend time with somebody, in 10 minutes, you'll find something in common, and it's powerful when you do. When you find you've got something in common with somebody, all of a sudden, you're friends. Paul Blackthorne powerful purpose people There are so many issues that this country [the U.S.] has, and that the world faces, that it's important that we sit down and recognize our commonality. When we do that, we can actually work together to overcome some of the problems that we have. That, to me, is just a good starting place. Paul Blackthorne issues working-together country Similar Authors Ian Mckellen actor Adhir Kalyan actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje actor Bert Lahr actor Alan Arkin actor Alan Alda actor All Authors