I think you learn more from looking at how things occurred and what happened afterward, not just at the event. – John Turturro
The romance stuff is easy. A sex scene… that’s hard, because you don’t know what to do. Those scenes are awkward. – John Turturro
If I was a criminal, stationery stores and bakeries would be the two kinds of places I would concentrate on. – John Turturro
Al Michaels is a good announcer. I think Keith Jackson is a terrific announcer. I always loved him on Monday Night Football. I never understood why they got rid of him. – John Turturro
A lot of films need planning in order to survive at all. It’s part of the dog and pony show. – John Turturro
I make a list of what I have in common, and what I don’t have in common, with someone I’m playing. – John Turturro
In my first film, Five Corners, I played a very scary, violent crazed character, and it exposed me to a lot of directors. – John Turturro
Levi is one of the best authors I’ve ever read. It’s hard not to have an immediate personal response to his work. He has such a quiet tone. – John Turturro
It’s great to watch someone get the most out of what they can do, whether they’re a beautiful performer or just a really gritty performer. It’s something to behold. – John Turturro
When you sit down and watch something alone, you’re going to watch it for what it is. – John Turturro
Games sometimes can reveal things. To watch someone in movement, unconscious movement, can be very stimulating and revealing, whether they win or not. – John Turturro
