I never did improv professionally, but that was certainly in my training as an actor. I like it. Steve Buscemi actorimprovprofessionally 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
My dad had a temper. I have a temper. Most people I know have a temper. And I think it comes out mostly with your family. I don't think it's unique to the Buscemis, but it's something I've been able to tap into when I play certain roles. Steve Buscemi buscemisdadfamily share on social
Communication is the key, and it's one thing I had to learn-to talk to the actors. I was so involved with the visual and technical aspects that I would forget about the actors. Steve Buscemi actoraspectcommunication Change image and share on social
All the roles I play, I don't see any of my roles in films that they're typically leading men. Steve Buscemi filmleadman Change image and share on social
The thrill of performing - that's something that hasn't changed for me. That simultaneous joy of creating something and sharing it with an audience - it's the same now as it was then, when it was just my cousins' birthday party. Steve Buscemi audiencebirthdaychange 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
When I was doing stand-up, I was about twenty, and I really think that that's a little too young. I didn't have a whole lot of life experience to draw on. Steve Buscemi drawexperiencelife Change image and share on social
When I was in pre-production for Trees Lounge, I was hearing the cinematographer talking with the production designer about colours and this and that, and feeling like I was losing control. Steve Buscemi cinematographercolourcontrol Change image and share on social
My favorite review described me as the cinematic equivalent of junk mail. I don't know what that means, but it sounds like a dig. Steve Buscemi cinematicdigequivalent Change image and share on social