24 Quotes by Antonio Banderas
Antonio Banderas is a Spanish actor, director, and producer who has achieved international fame for his roles in films such as "The Mask of Zorro," "Desperado," and "Pain and Glory." Banderas began his career in Spanish cinema in the 1980s before transitioning to Hollywood in the 1990s. He has been nominated for numerous awards throughout his career, including four Golden Globe nominations and one Academy Award nomination. In addition to his work in film, Banderas has also been involved in theater and has appeared in several Broadway productions. (Bio)
Antonio Banderas Quotes
I remember in "Law of Desire," where I played a homosexual, that people were more upset that I kissed a man on the mouth than I killed a man. It's interesting to see how people can pardon you for murdering a man, but they can't pardon you for kissing one.
Expectation is the mother of all frustration. (Meaning)
Everything changes as you get older - your mind, your body, the way you view the world.
I drink a bucket of white tea in the morning. I read about this tea of the Emperor of China, which is supposedly the tea of eternal youth. It's called Silver Needle. It's unbelievably expensive, but I get it on the Web.
In Spain we have a saying about the essentials of life: good food, good wine, good sex, good sleep.
I like going everywhere. And I love starting new things.
This girl said "Yes" when I wasn't ready. I kissed her lightly and got so dizzy I had to sit down.
I couldn't be with someone who is depressed all the time.
I don't believe in any kind of fundamentalism.
I divide my time badly.
I have to recognize that I am agnostic.
I think I'm a romantic person, yeah.
We're living in hard times.
One thing I have clear is that I don't want to work for money anymore.
Films should be for everybody.
I think the worst enemy for success is the anxiousness to get it.
People are not patient anymore.
You have to work with people you really love.
I suppose that I am ambitious.
When you work in a different language you are not so attached to the words.
I've done many different movies in many different contexts.
I've always been an optimistic guy, to tell you the truth.
When I do a political movie, I do a political movie.
I try to teach my kids to be open.
― Antonio Banderas Quotes
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