“If you’re a lover, you’ve gotta be a fighter”… Keanu Reeves said this famous quote on ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ in 2021. In Keanu’s philosophy, “fighting” isn’t about physical aggression, but rather the effort, commitment, and resilience required to maintain and protect a deep bond.

Known for his teen comedies, massive action films and arthouse dramas, Keanu Reeves is one of Hollywood’s living legends. Apart from his long-lasting career with significant and enduring popularity, Reeves is also widely recognized for his humility and philosophy. His introspective thoughts reflect on one of his widely recognized thoughts: “If you’re a lover, you’ve gotta be a fighter.”

Quote of the day by 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 a common idiom. Reeves immediately challenged that idea and said, “If you’re a lover, you’ve gotta 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” isn’t about physical aggression, but rather the effort, commitment, and resilience required to maintain and protect a deep bond.

A look at Keanu Reeves’ life and career journey

Born in Beirut, Lebanon, Keanu spent his childhood moving around the world as his costume designer mother, after his father abandoned him, as per Celebrity Net Worth. Stability wasn’t all that present in Reeves’s 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 and multiple other publications. A struggle with dyslexia made academics difficult. After performing in a school production of Romeo and Juliet and discovering his love of performance, Reeves left hockey and school to pursue an acting career.Starting out with small roles on Canadian television, commercials, and various stage productions, Reeves first appeared on the big screen in 1986’s Youngblood. He then landed various co-starring roles, including a bigger role in the critically acclaimed film ‘River’s Edge’. Reeves achieved surprise box office success with the 1989 smash-hit ‘Bill’ and ‘Ted’s Excellent Adventure.’Keanu Reeves propelled to the A-list category after the success 1994 action film ‘Speed.’ The film earned him two Academy Awards. Reeves experienced further success starring in ‘The Matrix’ franchise.Beyond boxoffice success, Reeves’ journey is marked by perseverance, personal loss, and quiet strength, qualities that make his words resonate even more deeply.