The Leo Dicaprio Network

Quotes

Don't think for a moment that I'm really like any of the characters I've played. I'm not. That's why it's called 'acting'.
Drugs? Every one has a choice and I choose not to do drugs.
Everywhere I go, somebody is staring at me, I don't know if people are staring because they recognize me or because they think I'm a weirdo.
I am friends with Demi. Don't believe anything you read.
I couldn't deal with playing a character who rides motorcycles and has a leather jacket and is a tough kid, y'know?
I didn't know what types of movies I wanted to do. I want to do things that are different. I want to take my time with each role.
I don't see why I can't have friends of both sexes without wild rumors being circulated. It's crazy.
I get a friend to travel with me... I need somebody to bring me back to who I am. It's hard to be alone.
I got attention by being funny at school, pretending to be retarded, and jumping around with a deformed hand.
I just want to keep doing what I'm doing and hopefully people will watch my movies.
I like to be able to play a character and act out a lot of things which I can't or don't do in my normal everyday life.
I prefer ordinary girls - you know, college students, waitresses, that sort of thing. Most of the girls I go out with are just good friends. Just because I go out to the cinema with a girl, it doesn't mean we are dating.
I really don't know what I'm doing... I don't. It's terrible. I go in there and I learn how to be like the character and do the best I can, and that's all I really do.
I want to be a jerk like the rest of my friends, and have fun, and not care about the consequences, but I just can't now.
I was always the kid in school who tried to get attention, not necessarily the class clown, but I'd do little unexpected performances.
I'm just starting to scratch the surface of what really makes me happy and it's taken me a while to admit that acting like a little child and being a jerk and a punk is fun.
I'm not the kind of person who tries to be cool or trendy, I'm definitely an individual.
I'm probably not going to get married unless I live with somebody for 10 or 20 years. But these people (Romeo and Juliet) took a chance and they did it. We don't have the balls that Romeo did.
I've always been spontaneous and outgoing... I've tried lots of things so I've got some good life experiences, which is great 'cause it means I've got lots of material to work with as an actor.
I've been planted here to be a vessel for acting... That's why I'm really taking any part, regardless of how complicated it's going to be.
I've managed to keep a clear head and remain sane in this business because I remain a kid off-camera.
I've never been Romeo who meets a girl and falls for her immediately. It's been a much slower process for me each time I've gone into a relationship.
If I want to go to a party with a few male friends, it doesn't mean I'm gay.
If you can do what you do best and be happy, you're further along in life than most people.
It's easy to fall into the trap of believing all the hype that's written about you... Who knows? In a couple of years, you might find me in the loony bin!
Meryl Streep does things I would never have thought possible... Her presence on screen is outstanding.
My career should adapt to me. Fame is like a VIP pass wherever you want to go.
My dad's probably one of the kindest people in the world. When I was younger that's not how I was- I was a little spoiled brat.
My mother is a walking miracle.
Portraying emotionally ill characters gives me the chance to really act.
School, I never truly got the knack of. I could never focus on things I didn't want to learn.
The best thing about acting is that I get to lose myself in another character and actually get paid for it... It's a great outlet. I'm not really sure who I am - it seems I change every day.
The first kiss I had was the most disgusting thing in my life. The girl injected about a pound of saliva into my mouth, and when I walked away I had to spit it all out.
The good thing about acting is that it always keeps you on your toes... It's not like any other job where you can go in and do the same thing as yesterday.
The role of Rimbaud is one of the most important roles to play for a young actor.
To believe in love, to be ready to give up anything for it, to be willing to risk your life for it, is the ultimate tragedy.
When a role for a young guy is being offered to me, I think of River Phoenix. It feels like a loss.
With Romeo and Juliet, you're talking about two people who meet one night, and get married the same night. I believe in love at first sight-but it hasn't happened to me yet.
Love at first sight? I absolutely believe in it! You've got to keep the faith. Who doesn't like the idea that you could see someone tomorrow and she could be the love of your life? It's very romantic.
I always feel like I'm on a roller-coaster, but I never want to get off! There's a certain high you're always on.
I really like to have sweet people around me. I can't stand bad asses. There's too many of them, especially my age in LA. I like to get to know people, and you have to peel away so many layers of those people. Just give me someone who's relaxed and cool to hang out with, even if they're not studs.
I want to say this: I don't do drugs. I've never done drugs in my life. I'm just not interested.
I went out last night and all the girls ignored me.
I'd definitely say that when I'm alone with a girl, I'm doing the baby voices, all that stuff, rubbing noses, the whole thing.