Paul Sorvino quotes

Paul Sorvino was an American actor, widely recognized for his roles in film, television, and stage. Best known for portraying authority figures and mobsters, his career spanned over five decades. He also earned praise for his performances in classics like "Goodfellas" and "Law & Order." Here are 7 of his quotes:

There are many people who think I'm actually a gangster or a mafioso, largely because of 'Goodfella.'

Paul Sorvino

Technically, I'm a knight. My family goes back a thousand years in the Naples area. We're a titled, noble people.

Paul Sorvino

When I was 25, I was in a show called 'Bajour,' and I was going to leave the show because I couldn't breathe. I couldn't sing, and I couldn't do the basic dance steps I had to do. Fortunately, two actors in the production - who were also yoga instructors - taught me some breathing exercises, and my asthma was cured that day.

Paul Sorvino

I'm a warrior if you try to hurt my family. And anybody I see getting it in the neck out there, I'm right there to protect them. I'm a big, strong guy who knows what he's doing. I've stopped a lot of things in the street, stopped a lot of people from getting hurt.

Paul Sorvino

People see me in powerful roles. That's what people want to see. That's what I want to do.

Paul Sorvino

Where the material is, that's where you go. I'm a workman: I go to work. I've done movies for nothing, literally nothing; I did 'Last I Heard' for next to nothing.

Paul Sorvino