I don't believe in God. I believe in... Al Pacino.

— Javier Bardem

I don't believe in God, I only believe in Al Pacino, and that's the truth.

— Javier Bardem

I don't know how to drive a car.

— Javier Bardem

I do respect people's faith, but I don't respect their manipulation of that faith in order to create fear and control.

— Javier Bardem

I was emotionally and physically punched in the stomach. This is not a place where you go and deliver the lines and then you come back. It's kind of a life-changing experience. But it can't get better than this for any actor - this is like an opera.

— Javier Bardem

I was raised not to be afraid to show emotion or imagination.

— Javier Bardem

There is no middle ground in Hollywood you're a failure, or you're a success. That mentality is wild.

— Javier Bardem