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
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
My first language was shy. It's only by having been thrust into the limelight that I have learned to cope with my shyness. Al Pacino copelanguagelearn 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
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
