Generally my instinct is to not do biographical movies. I want to build characters and not be locked into playing a part in history.
Nicolas CageThe only reason why I tend to pass on a movie is either I don't think I'm right for the material and can't play it honestly, or because of time constraints with personal things in my life.
Nicolas CageI have dogs, and it's no secret that I find reptiles interesting, but the thing about reptiles is that they really just wanna be left alone, and I understand them. It's, 'Don't pick me up, stop holding me, don't look at me, just leave me alone.' I have to admit, sometimes I feel like that.
Nicolas CageWhen you have 400 people watching you making a movie, it doesn't go where you want it to go. It's a lot of pressure.
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