“If you’re a lover, you have to be a fighter”… Keanu Reeves said this famous quote on “The Drew Barrymore Show” in 2021. In Keanu’s philosophy, “fighting” is not about physical aggression, but about the effort, commitment and resilience required to maintain and protect a deep bond.
Known for his teen comedies, blockbuster action films, and artistic dramas, Keanu Reeves is one of Hollywood’s living legends. Aside from his long-standing career and great and enduring popularity, Reeves is also widely known for his humility and philosophy.
His introspective thoughts are reflected in one of his widely known ideas: “If you are a lover, you must be a fighter.”
Today’s quote is from Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves said this during a guest appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show in December 2021. When host Drew Barrymore commented about herself, saying she was a “lover, not a fighter,” which is common language. Reeves immediately challenged this notion and said, “If you’re a lover, you must be a fighter.”He added, “Because if you don’t fight for your love, what kind of love do you have?”In Keanu’s philosophy, “fighting” is not about physical aggression, but about the effort, commitment, and resilience required to maintain and protect a deep bond.
A look at Keanu Reeves’ life and career
Keanu was born in Beirut, Lebanon, and spent his childhood moving around the world like his fashion designer mother, after his father abandoned him, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Stability was not present in Reeves’ life as a child and teenager.
Reeves lived in Sydney, Australia, and New York City for a while before his family settled in Toronto. He attended four different high schools where he excelled as a hockey player, according to People magazine and several other publications. Struggling with dyslexia made academics difficult. After performing in a school production of Romeo and Juliet and discovering his love for performing, Reeves left hockey and school to pursue an acting career.Starting out with small roles in Canadian television, commercials and various stage productions, Reeves made his big screen debut in 1986 in Youngblood. He then landed various starring roles, including a larger role in the critically acclaimed film “River’s Edge.” Reeves had a surprise box office success with 1989’s Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure.Keanu Reeves was propelled into the A-list category after the success of the 1994 action film “Speed.” The film won him two Academy Awards. Reeves had more success starring in The Matrix.Beyond box office success, Reeves’ journey is marked by perseverance, personal loss, and quiet strength, qualities that make his words resonate more deeply.
