Yeah, my real name is Coppola. I changed it because they'd think I was some nepotism-oriented kid.
Nicolas CageI hit the ground running, without a lot of training, so I had to do whatever I could do to survive as a professional, and if that meant being that character 24/7 and acting out, I was going to do that. I lived those characters, I brought them home with me.
Nicolas CageI care about the connection with the audience. Film is such a powerful medium. Movies can change the way people think.
Nicolas CageAs I got older, with my work, I became aware of the responsibility of film, and I feel one of the best ways I can apply myself as an actor, is to go beyond movie stardom and celebrity.
Nicolas Cage