John Turturro quotes

John Turturro is an acclaimed American actor, director, and writer known for his diverse roles in film and television. His collaborations with directors like the Coen Brothers and Spike Lee have brought him widespread recognition. He is celebrated for his versatility and compelling performances across genres. Here are 17 of his quotes:

People are never too young or too old to look for human connection. (John Turturro)
My interest lies in my self-expression -- what's inside of me -- not what I'm in. View quote
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The past has to inform the present... View quote
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You think of stars as ambitious or aggressive or self-oriented. View quote
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Levi is one of the best authors I've ever read. It's hard not to have an immediate personal response to his work. He has such a quiet tone. View quote
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It's great to watch someone get the most out of what they can do, whether they're a beautiful performer or just a really gritty performer. It's something to behold. View quote
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If I was a criminal, stationery stores and bakeries would be the two kinds of places I would concentrate on. View quote
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I make a list of what I have in common, and what I don't have in common, with someone I'm playing. View quote
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A lot of films need planning in order to survive at all. It's part of the dog and pony show. View quote
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In my first film, Five Corners, I played a very scary, violent crazed character, and it exposed me to a lot of directors. View quote
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The romance stuff is easy. A sex scene... that's hard, because you don't know what to do. Those scenes are awkward. (John Turturro)
When I see these guys write all this macho stuff I want to smash their heads. View quote
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Games sometimes can reveal things. To watch someone in movement, unconscious movement, can be very stimulating and revealing, whether they win or not. View quote
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I play chess badly and I've been beaten by my 10-year old son. View quote
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Al Michaels is a good announcer. I think Keith Jackson is a terrific announcer. I always loved him on Monday Night Football. I never understood why they got rid of him. View quote
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I think you learn more from looking at how things occurred and what happened afterward, not just at the event. View quote
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I think I've had more of a variety in what I've done than most actors. View quote
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John Turturro

John Turturro - Image
Photo: Montclair Film Festival, CC BY 2.0
Occupation: American Actor
Born: February 28, 1957
Quotes count: 17

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