Offbeat Gems: Quotes From Steve Buscemi On Acting, Life, And Everything In Between

1. “Do you think God stays in heaven because he too lives in fear of what he’s created here on Earth?” (This quote, often misattributed to Buscemi, reflects his ability to play quirky characters who grapple with existential questions.)

2. “What’s ‘God’? Well, you know, when you want something really bad and you close your eyes and you wish for it? God’s the guy that ignores you.” (This humorous take shows Buscemi’s ability to find humor in the divine.)

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3. “Just because people want to eat the burger doesn’t mean they want to meet the cow.” (This cryptic quote reflects Buscemi’s attraction to characters who live on the fringes of society.)

4. “It doesn’t matter to me what the genre is.” (This quote highlights Buscemi’s versatility as an actor, willing to take on diverse roles.)

5. “I can’t relate to 99% of humanity.” (This playful exaggeration reflects Buscemi’s talent for portraying oddballs and outsiders.)

6. “When I was a fireman, I was in a lot of burning buildings. It was a great job, the only job I ever had that compares with the thrill of acting.” (This quote reveals Buscemi’s past as a firefighter and his passion for acting.)

7. “I’m terrible at story and structure, but I’m not so bad at writing dialogue.” (This quote showcases Buscemi’s creative process, focusing on character interactions.)

8. “Really interesting things come because you don’t know what the rules are, what you can and can’t do.” (This quote reflects Buscemi’s appreciation for independent films and artistic freedom.)

9. “I guess I don’t think about age too much. I’ve always felt older than I really am anyway.” (This quote reveals Buscemi’s philosophical outlook on life and aging.)

 

10. “It’s always fun to get to do independent film because I believe that that’s the lifeblood of film. It’s about writers and directors who truly have their own vision, and that’s hard.” (This quote highlights Buscemi’s support for independent cinema and artistic expression.)