Taking The Shots
Being a perfectionist has something to do with achieving greatness. Even when Sam felt that he had acted well, when there was something not done correctly, or according to his standards, he made sure to make his voice heard. It wasn’t uncommon for him to disagree with directors and rewrite screenplays. One of his remarks was, “I’d rather be a pain in the a** and make better art, than roll over for it.”
Taking The Shots
A Role Model
There’s something unique about the way Sam Elliott portrays himself on and off screen. There is a distinct western, cowboy character that stands for a whole lot more than just acting. “I think it has something to do with integrity and a man’s word and honor and all that kind of stuff––values, morality, all that kind of stuff that everybody looks kind of down their nose at.”
A Role Model
