Steve Buscemi Quotes & Sayings (Page 4)

“All these directors, and I would include the Coen brothers and Quentin, have a very unique vision of what they want. They listen to ideas and make people feel like everyone is making the film.”

“I don't think it's necessary to be an actor to get great performances out of an actor. But I do think it helps me as a director because I know what I like as an actor, and I try to get that to the actors who I'm working with.”

“I've never had a grand plan. I've only just tried to keep open to many different possibilities, have fun and work with people who are passionate about what they do.”

“When I moved to the East Village in the late seventies, I wanted to be a street performer, so I practiced daily. I never did work up the skills or the courage to perform on the street, though.”

“It's great working with Steve Carell and Jim Carrey. Those guys are really funny.”

“I never made a daring rescue, which is the story people want to hear. I did go to my share of fires.”

“It wasn't until my senior year in high school that I started acting.”

“Trees Lounge is based on my own life. Both my parents like the movie. My father, of course, thinks it's a masterpiece.”

“Bob Altman had this relaxed but serious attitude. Everybody loved him. I wanted him to adopt me.”

“I like the struggles that people have, people who are feeling like they don't fit into society, because I still sort of feel that way.”