Nic Quotes

(about Eyes Wide Shut (1999)) We knew from the beginning the level of commitment needed. We felt honored to work with Stanley Kubrick. We were going to do what it took to do this picture, whatever time, because I felt - and Nic (Nicole Kidman) did, too - that this was going to be a really special time for us. We knew it would be difficult. But I would have absolutely kicked myself if I hadn`t done this.

Nic (Nicole Kidman) and I don`t talk publicly about custody but, definitely, both of us share the kids back and forth. They`re amazing kids.

It gives us a look into a world that`s very much like `Traffic` was for drugs, this movie is for gun running. Dark at times, but I think Nic Cage is an incredible person to watch and very entertaining.

So I started to learn Russian and I was one of those probably way too eager, annoying young actor kids who was trying to change all my lines to Russian, much to the dismay of the director and Nic Cage.

I love Nic Cage. He was so much fun to work with.

I remember doing the sex scene in Red Rock West. I had to kiss Nic Cage and then look like I was going down on him. And he couldn`t do anything - he just had to lie there.

Nic Cage (Nicolas Cage) is no longer an actor. He`s more like a performer. (1999)

Nic`s Charlie is something very particular. You can`t really put them together. It`s a phantasm.

I wasn`t around when Nic was playing Donald. I was around with Charlie.

I love my accent, I thought it was useful in Gone In 60 Seconds because the standard villain is upper class or Cockney. My Northern accent would be an odd clash opposite Nic Cage.

Today will go down in history as a red-letter day for NIC.

It will be a definite challenge for him. Maybe he got bored with his life. He can do just as much from the corporate seats being an owner than he can from behind the bench. You have to have the type of person who will get (ticked) off and motivate. He`s too nice of a guy. It`s hard to get mad at a guy like that. As nice a player as he was on the ice, he was a nicer guy off of it. You need a coach to get in your face.