Armand Assante

I never pursued a career relentlessly. ”

It's a blessing and a curse. But it's not always the best situation to be in. As a profession, I don't recommend acting at all. ”

I've got the best deal on Earth. Where else can I sin and know that I'm forgiven for it? ”

My dream as a youngster was to be like Olivier. To be a great stage actor. To be a great Shakespearean actor. To me that is the Olympics of acting. ”

I don't champion the idea of being in a Hollywood movie. I never had fun in one of them. ”

You love what you do, you are cursed with it, and then you get known for being cursed with it. ”

I've brought my daughters all over the world-they travel with me. I drag them out of school just to keep the relationship. When I'm home I'm a big-time daddy. ”

I live a very quiet life, although I'm very urban and a diehard New Yorker. ”

Acting is a total physical, emotional sensation. ”

I stopped courting Hollywood a long time ago. ”