Antonio Banderas Quotes

A collection of quotes by Antonio Banderas.

Antonio Banderas is a Spanish actor, director, and producer who has gained international recognition for his versatile performances in film and theater. He was born on August 10, 1960, in Malaga, Spain. Banderas initially pursued a career in law but soon discovered his passion for acting, leading him to enroll at the School of Dramatic Art in Malaga and later at the National Theatre School of Spain in Madrid.

Banderas rose to prominence in the 1980s with notable roles in Spanish film and theater productions. However, it was his collaboration with acclaimed director Pedro AlmodÃ³var that brought him international fame. Films such as "Entre tinieblas" (1983), "Matador" (1986), and "La ley del deseo" (1987) showcased his talent and established him as a sex symbol.

In the 1990s, Banderas crossed over to Hollywood and achieved further success with roles in films like "The Mambo Kings" (1992), "Interview with the Vampire" (1994), and "Desperado" (1995). He became known for his charismatic presence, captivating performances, and ability to seamlessly switch between drama and comedy.

Beyond acting, Banderas has also directed and produced films, including "Crazy in Alabama" (1999) and "The Skin I Live In" (2011). In addition to his film career, he has also dabbled in music, releasing albums and participating in stage musicals.

Antonio Banderas continues to be a highly respected and sought-after actor in the industry, with numerous accolades to his name, including a nomination for the Academy Award for his role in "Pain and Glory" (2019). He is known for his infectious energy, distinctive accent, and unwavering dedication to his craft.

There are some movies that I would like to forget, for the r

There are some movies that I would like to forget, for the rest of my life. But even those movies teach me things.

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Expectation is the mother of all frustration.

Expectation is the mother of all frustration.

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Mother Expectation Frustration

One thing I have clear is that I don't want to work for mone

One thing I have clear is that I don't want to work for money anymore.

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I have a fantastic studio in my home, and it's my biggest to

I have a fantastic studio in my home, and it's my biggest toy. I have about a half a million dollars worth of musical equipment in my house.

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I think I'm a romantic person, yeah.

I think I'm a romantic person, yeah.

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If bad things are going to be said about me, I have to bear

If bad things are going to be said about me, I have to bear that. If I don't understand that it's part of being in show business, then I'd better go work in a bank.

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I cry a lot, you know. Which is very difficult for a man to

I cry a lot, you know. Which is very difficult for a man to recognise, but I do. I cry in movies, you know, just watching movies.

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There are some movies that I would like to forget, for the r

There are some movies that I would like to forget, for the rest of my life - really! But even those movies that I'd like to forget teach me things.

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Sometimes I have wrinkles, in the morning. It depends on wha

Sometimes I have wrinkles, in the morning. It depends on what kind of night that I had. I accept myself and the way that I am growing older. I have eye bags and some people have proposed to me to take them out but I said no.

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Cats are very independent animals. They're very sexy, if you

Cats are very independent animals. They're very sexy, if you want. Dogs are different. They're familiar. They're obedient. You call a cat, you go, 'Cat, come here.' He doesn't come to you unless you have something in your hand that he thinks might be food. They're very free animals, and I like that.

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I love the diversity of America. I love the plain, normal se

I love the diversity of America. I love the plain, normal sense of humor Americans have. It is not wicked, like in some countries. And I also love how new America is.

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I often feel very guilty because of the time that I spend ou

I often feel very guilty because of the time that I spend outside of my home and the little time that sometimes I have for my kids.

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I wake up every morning, look in the mirror and ask, 'Am I a

I wake up every morning, look in the mirror and ask, 'Am I a sex symbol?' Then I go back to bed again. It's stupid to think that way.

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I used to be scared of women. When I was very young they ter

I used to be scared of women. When I was very young they terrified me, but discovering the female universe was incredible and still is to this day, as you never stop learning about them.

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We are now integrated into American society and I don't like

We are now integrated into American society and I don't like the word fashionable, because fashionable means that it's going to pass. It's not like that anymore.

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I do yoga every morning, then I run for half an hour and tak

I do yoga every morning, then I run for half an hour and take a sauna.

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Making movies is difficult and you get disorientated sometim

Making movies is difficult and you get disorientated sometimes - even when you're working with fantastic talent.

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Picasso is a character that has pursued me for a long time a

Picasso is a character that has pursued me for a long time and I always rejected. He deserves a lot of respect because I am from Malaga, and I was born four blocks from where he was born.

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It was an honor and privilege to arrive to this country 16 y

It was an honor and privilege to arrive to this country 16 years ago with almost no money in my pocket. A lot has happened since then.

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I get caught up in my bubble of reading, writing, or music.

I get caught up in my bubble of reading, writing, or music.

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