Mark Harmon is an American actor, who says that he “was raised with the idea of maximum effort”. May be, that is why, whatever he does, he puts his hundred percent in that; even if the work is as mundane as carpentering, or roofing and framing, which he undertook when he started on acting. Now that he has become an established actor and director, work continues to remain his first priority, saying, "I don't care who's No. 1 on the call sheet or how big my trailer is. I care about the work". In his interviews, he has not only talked about his works, but also about himself and his background. Let us now look into some of his self-illuminating quotes on work, team, hope, life, job, money etc.
Some people say it's scarier to direct the people you work with; not me, I'm a team guy.
Mark Harmon
If other people think I’m okay looking, that’s great, but I don’t see it myself. When I look in the mirror all I see is a bunch of fake teeth and football scars.
Mark Harmon
I'm thankful to get the opportunity to direct. I hope I don't mess it up.
Mark Harmon
I'm just beginning to direct. For all intents and purposes, this is the first time for me
Mark Harmon
I went to Harvard High because it was a great school. That it happened to be a military school was just a part of it. I gained from the discipline there.
Mark Harmon
When I got divorced and moved into an apartment, I started keeping the TV on, just for company.
Mark Harmon
Hang onto your sense of humor. I picture my obituary : The sexiest man alive is now dead.
Mark Harmon
In the world today , it’s easy to quit. I believe in putting up the fight.
It's a lot easier to do good work when you have good words to say and work with good people.
Mark Harmon
I was raised with the idea of maximum effort: as long as you could look in the mirror and say, 'I gave it everything I had,' it was OK. But if you gave it less, that would disgrace you.
I used to hang out in my dad's workshop on weekends. Later, when I was starting out as an actor, I became a roofer and a framer to make money. But what I really enjoyed was the finished work. I like the longevity.
I don't care who's No. 1 on the call sheet or how big my trailer is. I care about the work. I don't care who gets the laughs. I just care that the laugh comes.
Mark Harmon
I like this job - most days I have a chance to make breakfast and take the kids to school or to read 'em a bedtime story. It's almost like a normal life.
If other people think I'm okay looking, that's great, but I don't see it myself. When I look in the mirror, all I see is a bunch of fake teeth and football scars.
Mark Harmon
I'm thankful to get the opportunity to direct. I hope I don't mess it up.
I'm not likely to be attracted to characters I've already done. I have to be almost frightened by the possibility of taking it on. Over the years, I realise I must enjoy walking that edge; I keep doing it.
Mark Harmon
Some people say it's scarier to direct the people you work with; not me, I'm a team guy.
