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Quote by Al Pacino

“It wasn't until I got older that I realized acting was something I could really do.”

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Al Pacino, born on April 25, 1940, is a renowned American film actor. He is best known for his outstanding performances in classic films such as 'The Godfather' series and 'Dog Day Afternoon'. Pacino's acting has been highly acclaimed, earning him multiple Academy Award nominations for Best Actor. more

“The thing is doing it, that's what it's all about. Not in the results of it. After all what is a risk? It's a risk not to take risks. Otherwise, you can go stale and repeat yourself. I don't feel like a person who takes risks. Yet there's something within me that must provoke controversy because I find it wherever I go. Anybody who cares about what he does takes risks.”

Feels Persons Doe Care Results Acting Risk Repeats Provoking Who Cares Controversy Stale Risk It

Author:Al Pacino

“I've come to believe that everything worth achieving is beyond one's capacity - or seems so at first. The thing is to persist, not back off, fight your fight, pay your dues, and carry on. Effort is all; continue and you may get there despite everything.”

Firsts Believe May Seems Fighting Effort Pay Acting Achieve Capacity Dues Despite Persist

Author:Elia Kazan

“I wanted to find my limitations so I decided to do Shylock. And if I fail? I've never been afraid of that. I have other fears - doing bad work knowingly is the worst fear.”

Ifs Wanted Acting Failing Worst Decided Limitation Worst Fear Shylock

Author:Dustin Hoffman

“Forget the career, do the work. If you feel what you are doing is on line and you're going someplace and you have a vision and you stay with it, eventually things will happen.”

Ifs Feels Happens Lines Forget Acting Vision Careers

Author:Al Pacino