(On why he works so much)There is a method of thought that says, it`s better to stay mysterious, make yourself an event, so when you come out, people have a hunger to see you again. I can think of some superstars who adopt that principle, when they are very selective. But we are all going to get older, and there is something to be said about doing some of your best work when you are younger, when you still have that virility, something visceral and raw. I`ve heard there have been some actors, who`ve regretted not doing more work when they where under fifty.
Nicolas Cage
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"When you think about magic, it is imagination plus willpower focused in such a way that you can create a conscious effect in the material world..."
It`s good to make movies, that are tragedies, where people can think about things in life, that are undeniable, that everyone has to deal with. But at the same time, it`s also healing to make movies, that are entertaining, that are a lot of fun, where you don`t have to think about your problems.
Nicolas Cage
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"When you think about magic, it is imagination plus willpower focused in such a way that you can create a conscious effect in the material world..."
I want to make all kinds of movies. I do want to make big movies, that are a lot of fun to go to, but I also want to make movies that are going to stimulate some thoughts and maybe raise some awareness. And, so please, don`t think you`re gonna go on a roller coaster ride with this movies.
Nicolas Cage
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"When you think about magic, it is imagination plus willpower focused in such a way that you can create a conscious effect in the material world..."
"I never want to get calcified into one type of movie, Gone In 60 Seconds is the type of movie you go to in order not to think about anything, Leaving Las Vegas is the type of movie that is closer to me in terms of my soul, where I want to examine questions about life that perturb or excite me. I feel fortunate to be able to do both."
I’m at the point now where I know I’m doing something right when a movie gets mixed reviews, because then I‘m not in the box. I don’t want to make it too easy for people and I don‘t want to make it too easy for myself. I want to try something unusual. I feel good about the bad reviews because I feel like I’ve affected them on some level. They may not know what I was trying to do but they felt something” “There’s not enough eccentricity in my life now... It’s important to keep that eccentric spirit alive, because when that goes, I think the work will go.” — Nicolas Cage
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"Classes were always a bore to me. I wanted to learn things on my own, not by presentations. I was a loudmouth and a clown. It came as a surprise to me, later, that I could be serious and still get attention."
Nicolas Cage
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"When you think about magic, it is imagination plus willpower focused in such a way that you can create a conscious effect in the material world..."
I don't like school either and always want to learn something on my own, no wonder I became a fan of him lol, you'd never act like a loudmouth or clown, Mr Cage!! This man has a humble view of himself He who loves music, loves life... Thanks for sharing...
Nic certainly has a unique and fascinating way of expressing himself, makes for great quotes, he is so erudite and entertaining at the same time. Thanks for all the quotes!