340 Quotes by Leonardo DiCaprio

It’s easy to be an expert if you’re the only one in the world with an interest.

When a role for a young guy is being offered to me, I think of River Phoenix. It feels like a loss.

Love at first sight? I absolutely believe in it! You've got to keep the faith. Who doesn't like the idea that you could see someone tomorrow and she could be the love of your life? It's very romantic.

When I grew up, I lived in the ghettos of Hollywood; it was the most disgusting place to be. I was known as the crazy little kid. I did impressions. Then I realized that's not what I want to do. I don't want to be a comedian to please other people.

You can either be a vain movie star, or you can try to shed some light on different aspects of the human condition.

I didn't know what types of movies I wanted to do. I want to do things that are different. I want to take my time with each role.

I have learned from my experiences in this industry that there is absolutely no way to control people's opinions on your performance in your movie. You go out there, promote your film and hope people like the work you did.

Like everything, personal relationships and all that stuff is sort of put on ice while you go off to your location for five or six months. So, do I feel more settled in my life and in my work? Absolutely, yeah.

Portraying emotionally ill characters gives me the chance to really act.