Michael Scott, played by Steve Carell, delivers some of The Office (US)'s most memorable lines. Below are 3 of the best Michael Scott quotes from The Office (US), each with the scene or episode where it appears, plus 3 pieces of trivia about the character.
Best Michael Scott Quotes
"That's what she said."
— Michael Scott, Recurring catchphrase throughout the series
"I'm not superstitious, but I am a little stitious."
— Michael Scott, Season 4, Episode 1 - Fun Run
"Would I rather be feared or loved? Easy. Both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me."
— Michael Scott, Season 2, Episode 6 - The Fight
Michael Scott Trivia & Fun Facts
- Steve Carell was not the first choice for Michael Scott; Paul Giamatti, Bob Odenkirk, and others were considered.
- Steve Carell improvised many of Michael's most iconic lines, including some 'That's what she said' moments.
- Michael Scott's proposal to Holly Flax used every character's real reactions since they were not told what would happen.
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