Ennis Quotes

"The challenge was to capture the stillness of him. I have kind of semi-frantic, nervous energy. Harnassing that was something I thought I`d have to work out. Shooting in the wilderness, the stillness became like this innate quality." -on his character "Ennis" in Brokeback Mountain (2005).

To me, Ennis stands for the conservative side of America. He`s the biggest homophobe in the whole movie - culturally and psychologically - but by the time he admits his feelings, it`s too late.

Working with Heath was one of the purest joys of my life. He brought to the role of Ennis more than any of us could have imagined - a thirst for life, for love, and for truth, and a vulnerability that made everyone who knew him love him. His death is heartbreaking. - Mourning actor Heath Ledger.

We`ve got some athletes who can make plays. Denzel Gayden had an outstanding ballgame. Denzel flip flopped from defensive end to linebacker. Along with Ennis Sullivan and Chris Drummer, those three guys are seniors and guys that we`ll depend on to lead us on defense.

In the gay community, there are a lot of guys similar to Ennis who are afraid to come out.