Mel Gibson is an American actor, director, and producer renowned for his roles in blockbuster films such as "Mad Max," "Lethal Weapon," and "Braveheart." Gibson's directorial work, including "The Passion of the Christ" and "Hacksaw Ridge," has garnered critical acclaim and several awards. His career has been marked by both commercial success and controversy, making him a prominent and complex figure in Hollywood.

"Boot Camp was great and very interesting. You got to use live rounds of ammunition and got to do a lot of crawling around with live rounds flying around you, so you really had to learn to keep your ass down - everything down for that matter."



"Above all, film is a business... Independence is a really cool thing as you can be a bit more bold, and take a few more chances with what you do."



"After about 20 years of marriage, I'm finally starting to scratch the surface of what women want. And I think the answer lies somewhere between conversation and chocolate."



"If I've still got my pants on in the second scene, I think they've sent me the wrong script."



"I'll tell you what I did need to learn was tolerance, and I think I've been actually given a daily opportunity to practice that, and it's - it's - and I know that that sounds almost like a backhanded slap, and it is in a way because I haven't been successful at it every day."



"I'll always continue to work. I've never much depended on anyone but myself, as far as that goes."

