Robert De Niro Quotes & Sayings

“There's nothing more ironic or contradictory than life itself.”

“You learned the two greatest thing in life, never rat on your friends, and always keep your mouth shut.”

“If it's the right chair, it doesn't take too long to get comfortable in it.”

“Italy has changed. But Rome is Rome.”

“You'll have time to rest when you're dead.”

“I go to Paris, I go to London, I go to Rome, and I always say, 'There's no place like New York. It's the most exciting city in the world now. That's the way it is. That's it.'”

“Time goes on. So whatever you're going to do, do it. Do it now. Don't wait.”

“I love to find new people. It's not for the sake of their being new; it's because if you find someone who perfectly fits a part, that's such a great thing.”

“I always tell actors when they go in for an audition: Don't be afraid to do what your instincts tell you. You may not get the part, but people will take notice.”

“I spent lunchtime in a grave during the filming of 'Bloody Mama.' When you're younger, you feel that's what you need to do to help you stay in character. When you get older, you become more confident and less intense about it - and you can achieve the same effect.”