I've been in love with the cinema since childhood and it's a fantasy of mine to appear in a Hollywood movie.

When people speak their own language you get a much better sense of who they are.

I think school is so important. I was good student. A rebel, but I did well in my studies. I don't close myself to anything. I liked reading and I still love learning. I loved history and German.

It's horrible how money and fame can make you acceptable while, if you're not famous or rich, you're not acceptable.

In America they like my spicy TV alter ego, probably because there were a lot of Italians and Hispanics in the country, but the real L.A. life is a hard-working one.

A good show makes me happy. It's a great sensation. If you could capture a great atmosphere and do it every time, that would be amazing.

I'm not romantic at all. I'm a moaner. I should be on Grumpy Old Men. I'm terrible.