Frank Vincent

Sometimes people start with you. Especially in local places - 'Hey, go get your shine box.' So I go out earlier. I wear sunglasses and a cap... That's the downside of being successful. ”

Being down makes you think who you are. ”

When lines are great, they're easy to do. You just find the essence of it, and you do it. ”

I've met a lot of big stars who have humility. Sly Stallone is a very humble guy. Robert DeNiro is a really humble guy. Some of the women aren't so humble for some reason. I don't know why. ”

I knew so many gangsters, and I call on that experience with them for characters. ”

People are fascinated with the fast life, the easy life. For some reason, that's an American dream, and it goes all the way back to the Edward G. Robinsons and the Cagneys. ”

I wanted to be what I am. All my life. A musician and an actor. ”

As a character actor, you have to understand that it's not about you. You have to remember it's about someone else's life. And your character is just passing through. ”

It's very important what you say to kids. You have to walk a very fine line between talking about your life and talking about what you've done. ”

I think 'The Sopranos' probably solidifies the misconception that people have about New Jersey to begin with. Because you're from Jersey, and everybody has an accent, you are perceived a certain way. I don't know if they are jealous or in awe or look down their nose at you, but that's the way life is. If you don't like it, change the channel. ”