When I was a younger actor, I would try to keep it serious all day. But I have found, later on, that the lighter I am about things when I'm going to do a big scene that's dramatic and takes a lot out of you, the better off I am when I come to it. Al Pacino actorbigday share on social
Playing a character is an illusion, and I feel that when you know too much about a person, possibly part of that illusion is disrupted. Al Pacino characterdisruptfeel Change image and share on social
I was not prepared for fame. It hit me hard, and I did not have the capacity to cope. Al Pacino capacitycopefame 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
When I was younger, I would go to auditions to have the opportunity to audition, which would mean another chance to get up there and try out my stuff, or try out what I learned and see how it worked with an audience, because where are you gonna get an audience? Al Pacino audienceauditionchance share on social
Money makes your life easier. If you're lucky to have it, you're lucky. Al Pacino easylifelucky Change image and share on social
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
When my mother got home from work, she would take me to the movies. It was her way of getting out, and she would take me with her. I'd go home and act all the parts. It had a tremendous influence on my becoming an actor. Al Pacino actactorhome share on social
I'm an actor, not a star. Stars are people who live in Hollywood and have heart-shaped swimming pools. Al Pacino actorhearthollywood Change image and share on social
