Having two daughters changed my perspective on a lot of things, and I definitely have a newfound respect for women. And I think I finally became a good and real man when I had a daughter. – Mark Wahlberg
Producing suits me because I have a business mind and a business sensibility. I was a street hustler. I did whatever it took. I sold whatever I could sell. I’m a good organiser. – Mark Wahlberg
The success of ‘The Fighter’ made it a lot easier to get ‘Broken City’ green-lit. And the buzz about ‘The Fighter’ also made it a lot easier to get ‘Contraband’ green-lit. – Mark Wahlberg
If I can start my day out by saying my prayers and getting myself focused, then I know I’m doing the right thing. That 10 minutes helps me in every way throughout the day. – Mark Wahlberg
You know, there’s nothing like seeing the smile on my kids’ faces. Laughing together. Playing. It’s the best. – Mark Wahlberg
It’s funny, because when you’re younger you’re in a rush to be 18 or 21 or whatever. But then you hit 30. And now, the days go by like hours. You think, 40, man, this could be the halfway point. It could be the three-quarters point, you know? Who knows? – Mark Wahlberg
But no, I’m not political. My obligation is to pull the lever and elect somebody who’s going to make life a little better for everybody, especially those who don’t have as much good fortune as others. – Mark Wahlberg
I don’t want to let my guard down and feel too comfortable. If you become complacent, you start feeling entitled. I’m ready to go dig ditches if I have to. Whatever I gotta do to provide for my family. Whatever I gotta do to make sure that I do the best possible job at whatever wonderful opportunities I’ve been handed. – Mark Wahlberg
There’s nothing like seeing the smile on my kids’ faces. Laughing together. Playing. It’s the best. – Mark Wahlberg
I’m the father of two boys and two girls, so I’m more an emotional wreck than a mushball. – Mark Wahlberg
James Cagney, Steve McQueen, I loved all those guys. I grew up loving the movies but had no desire to be in them. – Mark Wahlberg
In my movies, I’m not trying to erase any old image of myself, really. And also I’m not trying to imitate anyone or follow in their footsteps, because I know, Burt Reynolds was just one of the people that told me this, I know how you can only last in this business if you got something special to offer, just by being yourself. – Mark Wahlberg
I’ve been in enough movies to know that when you’re on the set and you start shooting, you’re looking at playback and you get a sense of what it’s going to be like. – Mark Wahlberg
The first thing I do when I start my day is, I get down on my hands and knees and give thanks to God. Whenever I go outside of my house, the first thing I do is stop at the church. – Mark Wahlberg
A lot of people tend to chew up the scenery. I’m a firm believer in less is more, especially on the big screen. – Mark Wahlberg
All that running around in my underwear put money in my pockets. I can focus on working in interesting movies without having to worry about supporting myself. – Mark Wahlberg
And I tell you, having girls has made me a much better man. I have friends who are fathers, but they only have boys, and they have the same attitude toward women they always had, you know? And I don’t play that… My girls, you mess with them? I will bury you underground. – Mark Wahlberg