I've always considered myself an actor first and foremost.
Stanley TucciRead
If you find that thing you love, it doesn't necessarily matter whether you do it well or not-you just need to do it.
Interpretation
Pursuing what you love is more important than excelling at it.
This quote emphasizes the value of engaging in activities that we are passionate about, regardless of our level of skill or perfection. It suggests that the joy and fulfillment in life come from doing what we love, rather than being preoccupied with success or proficiency.
In practice
During a motivational speech about following your dreams.
I've always considered myself an actor first and foremost.
My late wife - she died of cancer. We tried everything we could do to save her. I wish that I could have done more and that I could have been with her at the moment she passed away. I couldn't be in that room because I knew it would be so devastating that I wouldn't be able to take care of the kids after.
As a director you have to be careful you don't over-design the film. You have to be careful that the period aspect does not take over.
Sometimes it's difficult directing yourself on film because you can't quite separate yourself from the subject.
A dream that you don't fight for can haunt you for the rest of your life.
I will not live an instant that I do not live in love. Whoever loves does all things without suffering, or, suffering, loves his suffering.
A real girl isn't perfect and a perfect girl isn't real.
What happened between those two beings? Nothing. They were adoring one another.
Without solitude, Love will not stay long by your side.
But if I lost you, it would devastate me as nothing else has or ever could. You have so much power over me and thatβs frightening.
When young lips have drunk deep of the bitter waters of hate, suspicion and despair, all the love in the world will not wholly take away that knowledge. Though it may turn darkened eyes for a while to the light, and teach faith where no faith was.
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