I could never have imagined the films I've done and the people I've worked with when I was starting out; I certainly did not have a career path. Steve Buscemi careerfilmhave Change image and share on social
Growing up, yeah, I had a magic kit with learn tricks and learn card tricks, but I was never... I used to watch whatever magic special was on as a kid, but then, it's not that I lost interest, but to be a magician, you really, it's really hard work. Learning lines is hard enough; learning sleight of hand, that's real practice. Steve Buscemi cardgrowhand share on social
I like character-driven stuff. It doesn't matter, the size of the part. Steve Buscemi characterdrivematter Change image and share on social
I talked with Quentin about where the character came from, and he told me Kansas City. I don't know how somebody talks from Kansas City, so I made him from New York. Steve Buscemi charactercitykansa Change image and share on social
I didn't really like the aloneness of doing stand-up. The comedians by nature weren't very - I mean, they were sociable, but they hung out in cliques, and it's very hard to get accepted; lots of competition. Steve Buscemi acceptalonenessclique share on social
Directing television is really hard - it's so fast. You shoot an hour show in seven days. Steve Buscemi daydirectfast Change image and share on social
I just like playing interesting, complex, complicated characters. I like films that also have an element of humor. Steve Buscemi charactercomplexcomplicate Change image and share on social
Bob Altman had this relaxed but serious attitude. Everybody loved him. I wanted him to adopt me. Steve Buscemi adoptaltmanattitude Change image and share on social
The trend now is to shoot in Canada because it's cheaper, and they don't care what the location is. Steve Buscemi canadacarecheap Change image and share on social
There's a certain type of character that you can't help but come in contact with growing up and living in Brooklyn and Long Island. A certain mixture of moxie, heart, and a wise guy sense of humor. Steve Buscemi brooklyncharactercontact Change image and share on social