John Leguizamo

Independent film is for actors that love to act.

— John Leguizamo

I've been hurt so many times I don't have the balls for it anymore.

— John Leguizamo

I had a whole new respect for directors.

— John Leguizamo

I love life, and I embrace every minute of it.

— John Leguizamo

Working with Michael Shannon and Taylor Kitsch was incredible.

— John Leguizamo

With kids, the days are long, but the years are short.

— John Leguizamo

Rehearsals make a huge difference.

— John Leguizamo

To be a comedian, you gotta jokesmith, there's no way around it.

— John Leguizamo

I've always studied our empires to empower myself, you know, and to have ammunition against anybody who could try to put me…

— John Leguizamo

I did Brad's first film The Take and I'm glad Brad [Furman] has not calmed down. I don't want him to ever…

— John Leguizamo

There were no Latin people on 'Star Trek,' that this was proof that they weren't planning to have us around for the…

— John Leguizamo

We need to stand up and become a united front against a common enemy. It's important for us to not be divided.

— John Leguizamo

Great acting is being able to create a character. Great character is being able to be yourself.

— John Leguizamo

Movies, like old-school TV, are cheesy, corny. Movies are not exciting anymore. They're not cutting edge.

— John Leguizamo

Most of the great directors I've worked with - De Palma, Spike Lee - like rehearsals.

— John Leguizamo

I love independent films, it's the only place as an actor you're totally allowed to breathe.

— John Leguizamo

First I went to C.W. Post and I was a psychology and theater major and then I transferred to NYU's Tisch School…

— John Leguizamo

After kids leave the house, they can decide to do whatever they want, but while they're under my roof, they're going to…

— John Leguizamo

You grow up Latin in this country and you're a third class citizen from the word go, and so you have to…

— John Leguizamo

When you feel the world is against you or you give up hope, you look at your heroes and say, "They were…

— John Leguizamo

It's a product of being an actor, you know? A lot of your work doesn't end up on camera and some of…

— John Leguizamo

I'd be terrified even now for a Latin kid wanting to be an actor, but back then? Forget it. They must have…

— John Leguizamo

It's not quite the same as other kinds of performing, but I love animation. It is just a different kind of experience.…

— John Leguizamo

We are taking our culture and suturing it to America. Like gum on the bottom of a shoe, we are not going…

— John Leguizamo

I'm hoping my play opens up conversations, I hope it makes people question textbooks, I hope it makes #OscarsSoWhite and #HollywoodSoWhite question…

— John Leguizamo

I walked around my apartment with food in my mouth asking myself: "How do I come up with this voice?" Then I…

— John Leguizamo

The message is one of the beautiful things about the film. And I think part of the appeal is simply that they…

— John Leguizamo

My mom [comes] to see my shows because she's so proud, but I'm talking about losing my virginity, my ex-wife and our…

— John Leguizamo

You have the hilarity and the great production. These films are distinctive because they are not just topical, they tell good stories…

— John Leguizamo

I really love it, I love working with directors that are very collaborative and allow me input. I've done over 75 films,…

— John Leguizamo

I think Brad [Furman] crafted an amazing film [The Infiltrator]. It's so complex, it's incredibly thrilling, incredibly touching and it's what people…

— John Leguizamo

Yes it did really. It was very exciting to find that my energy could be directed into something more useful and positive.…

— John Leguizamo

It's all about respect; he's looking for respect from his buddies. In the last one he just wanted to hang out, to…

— John Leguizamo

Don't confuse the beginning of my world with the breakup of yours.

— John Leguizamo

That's the happiest I am, when I'm doing great work.

— John Leguizamo

The New York Times made you or broke you.

— John Leguizamo

My parents were incredibly strict, almost military style.

— John Leguizamo

Latins for Republicans - it's like roaches for Raid.

— John Leguizamo

I'm a very tough dad. I mean, I'm a fun dad, but I'm a tough dad.

— John Leguizamo

I always wanted my kids to be proud of their heritage.

— John Leguizamo