The radio was my big influence. Comedy came from the instinctual feel I had for language. — Dominic Chianese Copy Share Image
I had no idea what they were saying in Italian as a child, they spoke too quickly on the radio. But I realized that language was very funny. — Dominic Chianese Copy Share Image
I tried to become a family man. I got married, but it didn't work out. After 22 months we got an annulment. Then I… — Dominic Chianese Copy Share Image
They would wake me up when I was sleeping, and say sing a song for our friends. I had a sweet voice, I had… — Dominic Chianese Copy Share Image
I had to audition for the part of Jnior, and I wanted the role terribly because I knew it was a great character. This… — Dominic Chianese Copy Share Image
My father was an American who could cuss in Italian and make an aria out of it. It was wonderful to watch. But then… — Dominic Chianese Copy Share Image
The radio was my big influence. Comedy came from the instinctual feel I had for language. — Dominic Chianese Copy Share Image
I think Pirandello had something to say to people about what truth really is. — Dominic Chianese Copy Share Image
Im the kind of guy, when the marriage is breaking up, who doesnt want to yell in front of the kids. So I left,… — Dominic Chianese Copy Share Image
I've always wanted to play Don Quixote in some way. It's a great role. I think the idealism of the man shows that hope… — Dominic Chianese Copy Share Image
I went to Brooklyn College and met this beautiful Jewish girl named Merle, with dark hair, exotic looking and brilliant. So we got married… — Dominic Chianese Copy Share Image
Uncle Junior is a criminal, which makes him a villain, so it makes people want to watch him. My whole life as an actor… — Dominic Chianese Copy Share Image
