190 Quotes by Penelope Cruz

I've worked myself to exhaustion before. I was so young, and I thought I could do everything; it was just too much for my body and my mind.

My plate is full with just acting. I want to focus on that, and then maybe direct in the future.

I'm strong and opinionated. Those qualities brought me a lot of problems since I was a little girl in school, saying 'I don't agree' and fighting with the children. It's part of my curiosity for life.

Sometimes, when things go well on a set, or when you are working with somebody like Pedro Almodovar, Woody Allen, Rob Marshall or somebody so talented and so inspiring, it's really beautiful, what happens there.

I have had a very singular kind of life since I started working so young, so I am very used to traveling, working, taking time for myself.

I never grew up dreaming about a wedding - I don't think about things like that. I don't know how to explain it. All I care about is to be happy.

Ever since I was a little girl, I've worried too much. It always bothers me because sometimes you end up worrying more about the worry and you are not resolving things that are right there in front of you. I have been like that all my life, and it's hard to change.

I don't think I am beautiful. I can look good and I can look ugly.

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