I've never really thought of myself as just an actor; I always thought of myself as aspiring to be an artist, and an artist has to take risks and put himself on the line. — John Leguizamo Copy Share Image
Imagine if Lin-Manuel Miranda had tried to do 'Hamilton' first in Hollywood. They would have told him, 'The forefathers weren't Latino or black. They didn't speak in hip hop.' That would never had gotten going in Hollywood ever. But theater… — John Leguizamo Copy Share Image
I read that 36% of Latin kids drop out of high school, and we're the most bullied minority in schools right now. And my… — John Leguizamo Copy Share Image
I was quiet a lot when I was picked on as a kid because I didn't have anything to say back. — John Leguizamo Copy Share Image
I love independent films, it's the only place as an actor you're totally allowed to breathe. — John Leguizamo Copy Share Image
I feel American comedy is a little too light. World cinema, and Latin cinema, is much more comfortable with darker emotions. — John Leguizamo Copy Share Image
I see the new Latin artist as a pioneer, opening up doors for others to follow. And when they don't open, we crowbar our… — John Leguizamo Copy Share Image
I love what I do. I would hate to give it up. But if I could, I would run for office in Texas. I… — John Leguizamo Copy Share Image
First I went to C.W. Post and I was a psychology and theater major and then I transferred to NYU's Tisch School of the… — John Leguizamo Copy Share Image
I like helping people achieve their dreams just like people helped me. — John Leguizamo Copy Share Image
In theater, you can be free. That's how Lin-Manuel Miranda got to do the most revolutionary piece of theater with 'Hamilton': color-blind casting in… — John Leguizamo Copy Share Image
I love the power of theater. I think it's an experience you never forget. — John Leguizamo Copy Share Image
