It's true that in Cuba there are double standards, there's opportunism, and there is a lack of freedom in some ways.
Fernando PerezPlaying catch is often the first professional act of the day, it's a transition from personal life to team business. Lastly, as all position players think they can pitch, at least half of us are working on our off-speed stuff likely at the detriment of our elbows and shoulders, but we can't help it. It's too much fun. My changeup has come a long way since high school.
Fernando PerezWhat is happiness to me is not necessarily for you. Someone once said, there are three truths: your truth, my truth and the truth. And I think that's true.
Fernando PerezTrips are part of humanity. Emigration is a part of humanity. And it's ever more dynamic due to globalization.
Fernando PerezThe magic of film isn't just because of the big screen, or the acoustics, but the ineffable shared experience of going to the movies.
Fernando PerezThere was a time when emigration from Cuba was a definitive separation. There were no visits. In the '80s, '90s, it was incredibly difficult. I'm not the only one interested in this as a filmmaker - other Cuban filmmakers have dealt with it, too, because it's such a part of our reality.
Fernando Perez