190 Quotes by Penelope Cruz

It feels great and it’s very beautiful when you can bring someone of your own nationality into a story, where even the historic element of it is important. I loved that I could use my own accent for the character.

I always feel scared and insecure on a film set. I don’t know any other way.

As a kid, I had a lot of energy; but the ballet lessons made me calm – this pleased my mother.

The good thing is that I have always had wonderful people around me. It’s dangerous when you start earning a lot of money and you become famous when you are too young.

It is a revolutionary experience. That’s the best way I can describe it. It transforms you completely, in a second. Nature is very wise and gives you nine months to prepare, but in that moment-when you see that face, you are transformed forever.

All those cliches, those things you hear about having a baby and motherhood – all of them are true. And all of them are the most beautiful things you will ever experience.

Awards are great, as you get to meet up with friends and colleagues from your industry – a sort of reunion.

Johnny Depp is so special that he is like a Martian. In fact, that’s what I call him, Martian.

There’s so much more I want to do. I refuse to get to 50 and wait at home for the phone to ring. In Spain, actresses work until they are old. That’s my plan.