I remember my seventh-grade chemistry teacher told me I'd never amount to anything. I thought, 'Hmm. OK.' That gave me motivation to prove her wrong. — Michael Pena Copy Share Image
I was in L.A., like, four months, and I got my first part. Then I was like, 'OK, I'm staying.' — Michael Pena Copy Share
There's a bigger percentage of good cops than bad cops. But the bad cops should be penalised like regular people. — Michael Pena Copy Share
I grew up in the ghetto, and the thing is when there were problems, I knew when to get away. — Michael Pena Copy Share
I think, in any debate, you have to respect the other person's point of view, if you agree or disagree. — Michael Pena Copy Share
The joy of 'Crash' was that it was all about the work. It was my first real part. Before that, it was a line… — Michael Pena Copy Share
I don't think people are experiencing superhero fatigue. Do you hear people complaining that there are too many action movies? I think it's good… — Michael Pena Copy Share
I think that when you’re doing a comedy and it makes you laugh, there’s a certain… like you can reject it, and it’s okay.… — Michael Pena Copy Share
I just wanted to be a part of something that's a horror movie that scares you. — Michael Pena Copy Share
I feel really comfortable with going for the reality of the drama, but I'm not much for the comedy of it. You have to… — Michael Pena Copy Share
