Aaron Staton Quotes

Professions:ActorPhilosopherWrestlerAthlete

Born: August 2, 1980

Aaron Staton, best known for his portrayal of Ken Cosgrove on *Mad Men*, is more than an actor—he is a quiet philosopher of the creative spirit. His insights, drawn from decades in the trenches of performance and storytelling, illuminate the delicate art of making something from nothing. Staton’s philosophy champions vulnerability as a creative superpower, urging artists to embrace the messy, uncertain process of creation. His quotes resonate because they strip away pretension, offering raw clarity to anyone wrestling with a blank page or a silent stage. A gentle authority on perseverance, he reminds us that true art is born not from perfection, but from the courage to begin.

Aaron Staton Quotes (6)

"I never wore a single fedora filming 'L.A. Noire.' It took about an hour and a half to do the hair - it was a very precise process."

Aaron Staton
Topic: Motivation

"To be honest, I owned one suit before I filmed 'Mad Men' - the one suit that you have to have as an adult. Outside of that, I never really felt comfortable in a suit."

Aaron Staton
Topic: Wisdom

"Sure, I like to win when I play basketball or board games or video games, but my day isn't ruined if I lose. I'm always up for a rematch. In all seriousness, that's something that's nice about maturing."

Aaron Staton
Topic: Wisdom

"I feel very competitive with Robert Morse off-set. We often duke it out. He always wins."

Aaron Staton
Topic: Wisdom

"When I was right out of college, I felt competitive with some of the guys in my class over career stuff."

Aaron Staton
Topic: Wisdom

"I never stepped foot into a Brooks Brothers before 'Mad Men.'"

Aaron Staton
Topic: Wisdom
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