I have this problem with violence. I've only done one movie in almost 20 years where I killed people. It's called Perdita Durango. It's a Spanish movie. I'm very proud of the movie, but I felt weird doing that. — Javier Bardem Copy Share Image
I look at myself, and I see a Spanish person who's trying to be understood by an English-speaking audience and is putting a lot of energy into that, instead of into expressing himself freely and feeling comfortable. — Javier Bardem Copy Share Image
Awards were made in Hollywood, in whatever the time it was created. They're to promote each other's movies. You give me an award, I… — Javier Bardem Copy Share Image
When you are portraying somebody that has a very specific emotional weight, you feel like you're really starting to abandon your own body and… — Javier Bardem Copy Share Image
I'm not the kind of actor that gets crazy with [directors'] names, what draws me toward a project is the material itself. — Javier Bardem Copy Share Image
“I don't believe in God, I only believe in Al Pacino, and that's the truth.” — Javier Bardem Copy Share Image
But don't call me an actor. I'm just a worker. I am an entertainer. Don't say that what I am doing is art. — Javier Bardem Copy Share Image
Now, there are so many movies, so many festivals, and so many awards going on, each judged with each other, like your work is… — Javier Bardem Copy Share Image
I hate violence. When I hold a gun, I feel death in my hands, but it's fun to pretend in the movies. — Javier Bardem Copy Share Image
The earliest memories I have from my childhood are of my mum getting ready to go on stage. I must have been about five… — Javier Bardem Copy Share Image
I've always said that playing rugby in Spain is like being a bullfighter in Japan. — Javier Bardem Copy Share Image
I wanted to become a painter for a while. I think it was because I was lazy. — Javier Bardem Copy Share Image
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