I do believe, and I will always believe, that Shakespeare on film is really something that should be tried more often because it is an opportunity to take the humanity that Shakespeare writes into characters and express it. Al Pacino characterexpressfilm share on social
It surprised me, the feeling I got when I won the Oscar for 'Scent of a Woman.' It was a new feeling. I'd never felt it. I don't see my Oscar much now. But when I first got it, there was a feeling for weeks afterward that I guess is akin to winning a gold medal in the Olympics. Al Pacino afterwardakinfelt share on social
Did you know I started out as a stand-up comic? People don't believe me when I tell them. That's how I saw myself, in comedy. Al Pacino comedycomicpeople Change image and share on social
The truth is, you know, we need our anodynes. You know that word, anodynes? We need that in life some times. A good warm bath can be one for you, or a whatever. Al Pacino anodynebathgood Change image and share on social
The hardest thing about being famous is that people are always nice to you. You're in a conversation and everybody's agreeing with what you're saying - even if you say something totally crazy. You need people who can tell you what you don't want to hear. Al Pacino agreeconversationcrazy share on social
I'm so shy now I wear sunglasses everywhere I go. Al Pacino shysunglasswear Change image and share on social
Doing Shakespeare once is not fair to the play. I have been in Shakespeare plays when it's not until the last two or three performances when I even understand certain things. In the old days star actors would travel the world doing the same parts over and over again. Al Pacino actordayfair share on social
My weaknesses... I wish I could come up with something. I'd probably have the same pause if you asked me what my strengths are. Maybe they're the same thing. Al Pacino askpausestrength Change image and share on social
I've always been in the theater. I've always gone to it. That's been my way to cope. Early on in my career, I remember running - fleeing - to the theater as a way of coping with all the meshugaas that was going on for me. Al Pacino careercopeearly share on social
I've never cared for guns. In fact, when I did 'Scent of a Woman' I had to learn how to assemble one. Al Pacino assemblecarefact Change image and share on social
