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

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

Nicolas Cage

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

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Nobody ever thinks clearly at the airport.

Nobody ever thinks clearly at the airport.

I want to always find new ways of reinventing myself.

I want to always find new ways of reinventing myself.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Every great story seems to begin with a snake.

Every great story seems to begin with a snake.

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

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.

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