Nicolas Cage Quotes

Every great story seems to begin with a snake.

I like both Blu-ray and DVD, but Blu-ray gives you more options.

Some things are true whether you believe in them or not.

I'm going to steal the Declaration of Independence.

My mother was a dancer, so I like to use the body as part of the instrument of acting.

With my name in cement, I feel actualised. - On cementing his hand prints on Sunset Boulevard

Yeah, my real name is Coppola. I changed it because they'd think I was some nepotism-oriented kid.

My best takes are my first two takes.

I think I jump around more when I'm alone.

It's important to keep the eccentric spirit alive, because when that goes, the work will go.

Shock is still fun. I won't ever shut the door on it.

You aren't a true internationalist until you've supplied weapons to kill your own countrymen.

Tattoos to me are the outward symbol of the inward change within my soul.

I have eclectic tastes in the movies I want to do.

I know what it's like to meet someone you admire and have them be a complete jerk.

I love all animals. I have a fascination with fish, birds, whales - sentient life - insects, reptiles.

One of the pluses of getting older is you set some limits.

I always add a year to myself, so I'm prepared for my next birthday. So when I was 39, I was already 40.

If you're really special, meaning you're doing something unique and original, it could scare people.

I think it's no secret that I've tried to take chances in my career and my life, and I believe I should not live in fear.

Don't lose the best thing in your life just because you are not sure.

I do like to move and get physical in my movies.

Nobody ever thinks clearly at the airport.

I want to always find new ways of reinventing myself.

There's a fine line between the Method actor and the schizophrenic.

I don't drink blood, and the last time I looked in the mirror, I had a reflection.

Those who can take action have the responsibility to take action.

I don't know if my wife left me because of my drinking or I started drinking 'cause my wife left me.