I've never been one of those actors who has touted myself as a fascinating human being. I had to decide early on whether I was to be an actor or a personality. Robert De Niro actordecideearly Change image and share on social
I go to Paris, I go to London, I go to Rome, and I always say, 'There's no place like New York. It's the most exciting city in the world now. That's the way it is. That's it.' Robert De Niro cityexcitlondon Change image and share on social
My mother worked for a woman, Maria Ley-Piscator, who with her husband founded the Dramatic Workshop, which was connected to the New School. My mother did proofreading and typing and stuff or her, and as part of her payment, I was able to take acting classes there on Saturdays when I was 10. Robert De Niro actclassconnect share on social
In acting, I always try to go back to what would actually be the real situation, the real human behavior in life. Robert De Niro actbackbehavior Change image and share on social
One of the things about acting is it allows you to live other people's lives without having to pay the price. Robert De Niro actlivepay Change image and share on social
I'll work with a director if I think I'm going to get into a comfortable situation, and if it's someone I respect and who respects me, even if they're not so well known. Movies are hard to make, and you have to work toward a common ethic and do your best. Robert De Niro comfortablecommondirector share on social
I mean, the actors that I admired were Marlon Brando, Montgomery Clift, an actress named Barbara Harris. And Greta Garbo. They were great actors. Robert De Niro actoractressadmire Change image and share on social
You'll have time to rest when you're dead. Robert De Niro deadresttime Change image and share on social
You learned the two greatest thing in life, never rat on your friends, and always keep your mouth shut. Robert De Niro friendgreatlearn Change image and share on social
I love to find new people. It's not for the sake of their being new; it's because if you find someone who perfectly fits a part, that's such a great thing. Robert De Niro findfitgreat Change image and share on social