Robert De Niro quotes

Robert De Niro is an acclaimed American actor, producer, and director, known for his transformative performances in film. His collaborations with director Martin Scorsese have produced some of the most iconic movies in cinema history. He continues to influence generations of actors with his dedication and versatility. Here are 49 of his quotes:

There is a mixture of anarchy and discipline in the way I work. (Robert De Niro)

Italy has changed. But Rome is Rome.

Robert De Niro

It's important not to indicate. People don't try to show their feelings, they try to hide them.

Robert De Niro

One of the things about acting is it allows you to live other people's lives without having to pay the price.

Robert De Niro

I didn't have a problem with rejection, because when you go into an audition, you're rejected already. There are hundreds of other actors. You're behind the eight ball when you go in there.

Robert De Niro

The talent is in the choices.

Robert De Niro

I go to Paris, I go to London, I go to Rome, and I always say, "There's no place like New York. It's the most exciting city in the world now. That's the way it is. That's it."

Robert De Niro

Good directors can bring certain things out of you, with their intensity or gentleness or sensitivity or understanding. They can make an actor feel he can do no wrong.

Robert De Niro

I mean, the actors that I admired were Marlon Brando, Montgomery Clift, an actress named Barbara Harris. And Greta Garbo. They were great actors.

Robert De Niro

If it's the right chair, it doesn't take too long to get comfortable in it.

Robert De Niro

You'll have time to rest when you're dead. (Robert De Niro)

Time goes on. So whatever you're going to do, do it. Do it now. Don't wait.

Robert De Niro

The hardest thing about being famous is that people are always nice to you.

Robert De Niro

There's nothing more ironic or contradictory than life itself.

Robert De Niro

I don't like to watch my own movies - I fall asleep in my own movies.

Robert De Niro

If you don't go, you'll never know.

Robert De Niro

Money makes your life easier. If you're lucky to have it, you're lucky.

Robert De Niro

I've never been one of those actors who has touted myself as a fascinating human being. I had to decide early on whether I was to be an actor or a personality.

Robert De Niro

Movies are hard work. The public doesn't see that. The critics don't see it. But they're a lot of work. A lot of work.

Robert De Niro

I think it's important to have had at least a few years of obscurity, where people treat you like everybody else.

Robert De Niro

My definition of a good hotel is a place I'd stay at. (Robert De Niro)

I like it when interviews are brief. Are we done yet?

Robert De Niro

Some people say, "New York's a great place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there." I say that about other places.

Robert De Niro

The hardest thing about being famous is that people are always nice to you. You're in a conversation and everybody's agreeing with what you're saying-even if you say something totally crazy. You need people who can tell you what you don't want to hear.

Robert De Niro

You learned the two greatest thing in life, never rat on your friends, and always keep your mouth shut.

Robert De Niro

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Robert De Niro

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Occupation: American Actor
Born: August 17, 1943
Quotes count: 49
Wikipedia: Robert De Niro

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