I didn’t really like the aloneness of doing stand-up. The comedians by nature weren’t very – I mean, they were sociable, but they hung out in cliques, and it’s very hard to get accepted; lots of competition. – Steve Buscemi
I had a magic kit. I never really followed through on it, but I had my phase of wanting to do it, sure. – Steve Buscemi
When I was in pre-production for Trees Lounge, I was hearing the cinematographer talking with the production designer about colours and this and that, and feeling like I was losing control. – Steve Buscemi
I talked with Quentin about where the character came from, and he told me Kansas City. I don’t know how somebody talks from Kansas City, so I made him from New York. – Steve Buscemi
What was frustrating about Armageddon was the time I spent not doing anything. It was a big special effects film, and I wasn’t crazy about pretending I was in outer space. It feels ridiculous. – Steve Buscemi
I usually get freaked out if I’m in a situation where a lot of people recognise me at once. – Steve Buscemi
I like the struggles that people have, people who are feeling like they don’t fit into society, because I still sort of feel that way. – Steve Buscemi
The director I had most involvement with was Alex Rockwell. He gave me a lot of responsibility as an actor. – Steve Buscemi
Relationships are interesting to me. Not just between men and women, but fathers and sons, brothers and sisters and friends. – Steve Buscemi
Bob Altman had this relaxed but serious attitude. Everybody loved him. I wanted him to adopt me. – Steve Buscemi
In the beginning, it wasn’t even a question of deciding I’m going to do independent film and not commercial films – I wasn’t being offered any commercial films, and there wasn’t an independent scene. – Steve Buscemi
They’re not supposed to show prison films in prison. Especially ones that are about escaping. – Steve Buscemi
Communication is the key, and it’s one thing I had to learn-to talk to the actors. I was so involved with the visual and technical aspects that I would forget about the actors. – Steve Buscemi
I’ve never had a grand plan. I’ve only just tried to keep open to many different possibilities, have fun and work with people who are passionate about what they do. – Steve Buscemi
When I get cast, I always flip to the end of the script to see if my character gets beaten up or killed. – Steve Buscemi