58 Quotes by John Turturro

I love to act, and I try to be challenged by what I do.

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.

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.

I think I’ve had more of a variety in what I’ve done than most actors.

I make a list of what I have in common, and what I don’t have in common, with someone I’m playing.

I think you learn more from looking at how things occurred and what happened afterward, not just at the event.

One thing I have is that I have never been afraid to expose myself in a way, and I really think I got that from my mother. That’s a great gift you can give to a child, that they have confidence in their abilities.

A lot of those people aren’t their best salesmen. They’re the opposite of a salesperson and I think there’s something attractive about that.

My interest lies in my self-expression - what's inside of me - not what I'm in.