I love New York, but being there the whole year, it gets a little crazy with the speed and rhythm of things.
Penelope CruzEspecially when you are advertising a product, I talk to the photographer and we create a character - it always gives you more freedom because it makes it less about yourself.
Penelope CruzAwards are great, as you get to meet up with friends and colleagues from your industry - a sort of reunion.
Penelope CruzPedro's Almodovar different - very unique, very particular and difficult to compare to anyone else. But I've been lucky with many of the people that I've worked with. I think I've been very lucky with great opportunities - directors like Stephen Frears, Cameron Crowe and Fernando Trueba, as well as Bigas Luna, who gave me my first opportunity. There are a lot of people I would love to work with again. But, of course, I have a special relationship with Pedro and I don't think it's good to hide that.
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