Quotes from Ian Somerhalder


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There are certain places in the world that are kind of energy vortexes, which are phenomenal.


I'm from the gulf coast of Louisiana.


The film business creates a large amount of waste, and I'm not immune to waste in the business.


You spend enough time on set as an actor and it's great when a director was at some point an actor or understands acting. They're able to finesse performances out of you that a lot directors can't get.


I've never been on a TV show for more than a season and you have to continually keep it interesting and you have to keep it connected, even as you change.


As an actor, you always think that whatever job you have is going to be your last. In some way, shape or form, you think you're going to screw it up and you're never going to work again.


I'm a good driver.


Oceans are one of the most important things in the world now and that is a national security threat of the United States of America, to be honest with you. That is why seeing the habitat destroyed is so short-sighted by us.


I'm never running for office. I love being able to speak to members of Congress or members of the Senate and floating on either side, because it takes all of us. It's going to take both of them.


I appreciate the response and the support of fans, of people who actually don't mind watching me on screen... I just don't ever want to jeopardize that.


I grew up as a country boy.


The quality of life is so much higher anyplace you can ski in the morning and surf in the evening - there's something to be said for that.


Species conversation is beyond a doubt an issue that truly matters to the American public.


No one knows what women want!


Maybe one of the only things I do well: I cook like a maniac! I would be a chef if I weren't an actor.


Kids are meeting in coffee shops and basements figuring out what's unsustainable in their communities. That's the future.


I've sorta learned that I'm so tired of taking myself so seriously. It's so great to show up at work and truly enjoy every word you say.


I'm from New Orleans. There's a lot of vampire mystique and mythology that resonates there, and I was fascinated by it. I always wanted to play one.


I just want to make it clear that I have been working since I was ten years old.


I don't know how to do anything else other than be an actor. If I wasn't in this, I would be in alternative energy and conservation.