Nicolas Cage Quotes

A collection of quotes by Nicolas Cage.

Nicolas Cage is an American actor, producer, and director who has gained fame for his diverse range of roles and intense performances. Born on January 7, 1964, in Long Beach, California, Cage comes from a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry. His real name is Nicolas Kim Coppola, and he is the nephew of renowned filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola.

Cage's acting career began in the 1980s, and he quickly rose to prominence for his roles in films such as "Valley Girl" (1983) and "Raising Arizona" (1987). Over the years, he has displayed his versatility by taking on various genres, including action, drama, and thrillers. Notable movies in his extensive filmography include "Leaving Las Vegas" (1995), which earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor, "The Rock" (1996), "National Treasure" (2004), and "Adaptation" (2002).

While Cage has enjoyed massive success in Hollywood, he has also faced financial challenges and contended with personal issues. Despite this, he remains a beloved and respected figure within the industry. His dedication to his craft and unique acting style have made him a recognizable and influential presence on the big screen. Cage continues to actively work in film, consistently taking on new roles and captivating audiences with his captivating performances.

I was always shocked when I went to the doctor's office and

I was always shocked when I went to the doctor's office and they did my X-ray and didn't find that I had eight more ribs than I should have or that my blood was the color green.

I don't want to just do independent movies and I don't want

I don't want to just do independent movies and I don't want to just do adventure films. I enjoy both, and I think both are cogent.

I hit the ground running, without a lot of training, so I ha

I hit the ground running, without a lot of training, so I had to do whatever I could do to survive as a professional, and if that meant being that character 24/7 and acting out, I was going to do that. I lived those characters, I brought them home with me.

I would rather have had one breath of her hair, one kiss fro

I would rather have had one breath of her hair, one kiss from her mouth, one touch of her hand, than eternity without it.

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

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

I want to make all kinds of movies. I do want to make big mo

I want to make all kinds of movies. I do want to make big movies that are a lot of fun to go to, but I also want to make movies that are going to stimulate some thought and maybe raise some awareness.

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

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

I like fantasy. I like horror, science fiction because I can

I like fantasy. I like horror, science fiction because I can get avant-garde with those performances in those movies.

If I could have been a marine biologist I would have, but I

If I could have been a marine biologist I would have, but I didn't have that kind of intelligence. Numbers were never my strong point.

At a young age, I was interested in comic books, which was r

At a young age, I was interested in comic books, which was really how I learnt to read. The name Cage came from a comic book character called Power Man.

I may be alone in this, but I do sense the power of film, in

I may be alone in this, but I do sense the power of film, in that movies have the ability to literally change people's minds. That's pretty powerful stuff when you consider that.

And what I like about it is it makes me happy and I think it

And what I like about it is it makes me happy and I think it makes a lot of people happy to go to the movies and to not think about the problems of the day or the problems of tomorrow or the yesterday and just go on for the ride and have the fun of losing oneself in a fantasy.

I'm an enormous admirer of Christopher Lee. He's somebody, a

I'm an enormous admirer of Christopher Lee. He's somebody, along with Vincent Price, who I celebrate, and I wanted my movies to show that celebration and that honoring of these great film stars that were unafraid to go into horror and Grand Guignol and the macabre.

I don't like it when people on the street say smile or cheer

I don't like it when people on the street say smile or cheer up. It's a real cheap line. I'm feeling good. I'm feeling real grateful for everything. It's a solid time in my life. When people say I look sad, they're wrong.

I'm the first to admit that I like going to, or my memories

I'm the first to admit that I like going to, or my memories at least of going to Clint Eastwood movies or Charles Bronson or James Bond.

I care about the connection with the audience. Film is such

I care about the connection with the audience. Film is such a powerful medium. Movies can change the way people think.

I do enjoy animated movies.

I do enjoy animated movies.

It's amazing marrying someone who wants nothing to do with H

It's amazing marrying someone who wants nothing to do with Hollywood.

It's a family that's loaded with grudges and passion. We com

It's a family that's loaded with grudges and passion. We come from a long line of robbers and highwaymen in Italy, you know. Killers, even.

I bought a Yamaha-1 and I was doing 180 miles per hour home

I bought a Yamaha-1 and I was doing 180 miles per hour home on the 405 and that's really, really crazy but I did it.