Shooting in sequence, I think it intensifies everybody’s relationship, the crew, the actors. You have to be very focused, and shooting at night is a challenge because you get tired. I think it requires a special kind of concentration, but it’s also exhilarating. Steve Buscemi Read Quote
It’s not like I’m looking for things that I can direct that I can also act in, but when it’s right, I feel like the actor side of me wants to have that opportunity. Steve Buscemi Read Quote
All the roles I play, I don’t see any of my roles in films that they’re typically leading men. Steve Buscemi Read Quote
I just like playing interesting, complex, complicated characters. I like films that also have an element of humor. Steve Buscemi Read Quote
I read the script and decide if a particular character looks fun to play. I look for complexity and a sense of humor. Those are crucial, real things to life. Steve Buscemi Read Quote
I had a magic kit. I never really followed through on it, but I had my phase of wanting to do it, sure. Steve Buscemi Read Quote
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 Read Quote
I’ve always tried to have a healthy take on the characters I play; they are only characters I play. Steve Buscemi Read Quote
When I moved to the East Village in the late seventies, I wanted to be a street performer, so I practiced daily. I never did work up the skills or the courage to perform on the street, though. Steve Buscemi Read Quote
I don’t think about the characters I choose to play, analytically or consciously. Steve Buscemi Read Quote
