Actors Quote by Leonardo DiCaprio
![“There's a difference in our ages [with Leonardo DiCaprio], but we were both in the same sort of position [on The Quick and the Death movie].Everyone below us in a casting position were all these really famous character actors like Keith David. And they were looking at the two of us going, 'Who are…” quote by Leonardo DiCaprio](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5c0/leonardo-dicaprio-997_actors_there-s-a-difference-in-our-ages-with-le_1926808.jpg)
“There's a difference in our ages [with Leonardo DiCaprio], but we were both in the same sort of position [on The Quick and the Death movie].Everyone below us in a casting position were all these really famous character actors like Keith David. And they were looking at the two of us going, 'Who are these guys?' So that naturally kind of put us together in a way where we'd just hang out together because we didn't care about status. We just wanted to enjoy the experience. The two things that have changed about Leo [ DiCaprio] since that time: he can drink legally and he's no longer a virgin.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Quick and the Dead cast interview, 1995
Two actors bond over shared statuslessness, valuing experience over fame and personal milestones.
In simple terms: Friends form when ego drops.
Key Takeaway
Focus on shared experiences, not hierarchy.
Themes
friendship
humility
career
growth
Mood
reflective
lighthearted
conversational
Type
anecdotal
personal
When to use this quote
- film set
- networking events
- career beginnings
- team projects
Key Concepts
status dynamics
shared experience
personal development
Questions to Reflect On
- How does status affect collaboration?
- When is humility a disadvantage?
A Different Perspective
May overlook professional ambition for camaraderie.
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![“I mean, there's obviously only one Leo [DiCaprio] but I look at guys like Mark Wahlberg and Tom Cruise and think I'd like to have that type of career... that would be really great if I could have that.” quote by Scott Eastwood](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/000/scott-eastwood-8417_careers_i-mean-there-s-obviously-only-one-leo-di_1946271.jpg)
![“I don't know if Jared Leto or Leo [DiCaprio] would ever do Fuller House, but you never know.” quote by Jodi Sweetin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f55/jodi-sweetin-43688_house_i-don-t-know-if-jared-leto-or-leo-dicapr_1457033.jpg)
![“It was a fabulous experience shooting [in the Aviator], working with Leo [DiCaprio] and Danny Huston in the scene. It was great. I think what was most eye-opening about it was that [Martin] Scorsese was just like any good director you work with.” quote by Brent Spiner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6e1/brent-spiner-2999_aviator_it-was-a-fabulous-experience-shooting-in_1044806.jpg)
![“There were rumors that flew about the two of us, which were complete poppycock. There was never any romance between Madonna and myself. I mean, we had a moment where we're kissing in that video [Material Girl], but she at the time was with Sean Penn, and I was married with two kids, so there was…” quote by Keith Carradine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ebe/keith-carradine-15039_flew_there-were-rumors-that-flew-about-the-tw_826344.jpg)
