Antonio Banderas quotes

Antonio Banderas is a Spanish actor, director, and producer known for his charismatic roles in both European and Hollywood films. International fame came with movies such as "Desperado," "The Mask of Zorro," and the "Shrek" franchise. He continues to impress audiences with his versatility and passionate performances. Here are 72 of his quotes:

I like going everywhere. And I love starting new things.

Antonio Banderas

I'm a complete hypochondriac. If my heart starts beating a little faster than normal, I think I'm having an attack.

Antonio Banderas

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.

Antonio Banderas

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.

Antonio Banderas

I think Shrek makes an effect in older people. And there are many things in the movie that you saw that are not for kids. Kids would not understand certain things.

Antonio Banderas

It's a character that I always found really likable. I'm fond of Zorro because he was a popular figure who worked for the people.

Antonio Banderas

The recycling in my house was imposed by my kids.

Antonio Banderas

I mean, the Constitution of this country was written 200 years ago. The house I was living in in Madrid is 350 years old! America is still a project, and you guys are working on it and bringing new things to it every day. That is beautiful to watch.

Antonio Banderas

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.

Antonio Banderas

I remember in 'Law of Desire,' where I played a homosexual, that people were more upset that I kissed a man on the mouth than I killed a man. It's interesting to see how people can pardon you for murdering a man, but they can't pardon you for kissing one.

Antonio Banderas

If you call a cat, he may not come. Which doesn't happen with dogs. They're different types of animals. Cats are very sexy I think too in the way they move.

Antonio Banderas

The man who doesn't want anything is invincible.

Antonio Banderas

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.

Antonio Banderas

Everything changes as you get older - your mind, your body, the way you view the world.

Antonio Banderas

I've never worried about what audiences would accept or had a game plan regarding the career. I never had an idea of how I should look to my fans or anybody else.

Antonio Banderas

I don't want anything I don't deserve, but if they offer me more money, I'm not stupid.

Antonio Banderas

Whatever happens in my life from now on, I know the day I finally die - the final act of my script - people will always make references to the work I've done with Almodóvar.

Antonio Banderas

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.

Antonio Banderas

I couldn't be with someone who is depressed all the time.

Antonio Banderas

I think the problems with being older come when your body cannot do what your mind wants. Then, Houston, we have a problem.

Antonio Banderas

When you go to the movie theater and the opening of this movie and you see the kids just cracking up with a character you are giving your voice to, you get goose bumps. It's so beautiful.

Antonio Banderas

People are not patient anymore.

Antonio Banderas