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

The expectation is the mother of all frustration.

I think the worst enemy for success is the anxiousness to get it.

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.

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.