One thing that I am proud of: I am really capable of laughing at myself. Penelope Cruz capablelaughproud Change image and share on social
I've worked myself to exhaustion before. I was so young, and I thought I could do everything; it was just too much for my body and my mind. Penelope Cruz bodyexhaustionhave Change image and share on social
I only drive in movies. I know that's very weird to hear for an American. I have a weird relationship with it. I know how to drive, but I never went to take the test. Penelope Cruz americandrivehear Change image and share on social
I like roles that people don't recognize me in. Penelope Cruz peoplerecognizerole Change image and share on social
I have a little bit of an addiction to work. So I'm always hiding in the bathroom with my Blackberry to work when I'm on holiday. Penelope Cruz addictionbathroombite Change image and share on social
I remember playing with some friends and being aware that I was acting as I was playing with them - I would think of a character and pretend to be someone else. My parents also took me to ballet school, and there I think I was able to start communicating those feelings or emotions - I danced for so many years. Penelope Cruz actawareballet share on social
It's a good thing to be old. Because when you get older, that means you haven't died yet, right? And when I do get older, I want to have the grace to be proud of it, not to lie about it or try to fight it. Penelope Cruz diefightgood share on social
I am not somebody who likes to give advice, or anything like that, unless it's my closest friends or family. Penelope Cruz adviceclosefamily Change image and share on social
There was a point where I was making four movies a year. I was always on a set. I had no stories to tell. I was feeling empty. My life was just luggage and hotels and from set to set, from character to character. And one day, I said, 'And where is mine?' You know? And the moment I started to feel that fear, I stopped and I slowed down. Penelope Cruz characterdayempty share on social
There is a part of your brain that has to stop when you're acting. You have to be in the moment and dare to fly. Words can't be on your mind. Penelope Cruz actbraindare Change image and share on social