Verne Troyer passed away in Los Angeles at age 49. Looking back on at his impressive career, which included a breakout role as Mini-Me in the Austin Powers series, Troyer had many moments where he served as an inspiration for those who may not think its possible to rise to the top in Hollywood. Troyer was just 2-foot-8 because of achondroplasia dwarfism.
Despite his small stature, Troyer was often the biggest and most recognizable personality in the room and he often shared his thoughts on his improbable rise to fame.
Here are the very best quotes from Troyer throughout his memorable career.
Verne Troyer Quotes: Best Quotes & Most-Famous Sayings
There’s nobody else that can double me – except for a doll.
I used to be Amish. I had to stay a lot with my grandparents or aunts and uncles who are Amish, so I was sort of partially Amish. When I go back there now I still get into that culture. I can drive a horse and buggy because they don’t use cars. And, of course, there’s no electricity. I respect them a lot. The Amish like to live a very plain lifestyle, the way they think God intended. It sort of brings you back to like Little House on the Prairie days or something.
L.A. is so fake – girls there are so superficial.
