Benicio Del Toro

The fact is that the movie became a huge success.

And you're only as good as your movie in a way, you know?

I think that the fact is that that movie helped my career quite a bit and the part.

But the fact is that there was a great ensemble in that film and the movie was a huge success.

At the box office, it was very independent.

We shot it in 21 days or 20 days.

And, you know, it's a sign of, like, you're only as good as your movie.

I mean, I think if that movie would have not been a success the way it was, we might not be talking about that, my character in it.

It changed my life.

studying with her at her studio.

I studied under several teachers, one whose name was Arthur Mendoza in Los Angeles.

And she would come for summer and winter and teach.

And I remember, you know, taking those classes.

And it was legendary.

But I think one of the things that she was really particular was the fact that the actor...

needs to understand what the writer is trying to say.

So you need to improve your reading comprehension.

Also, the other thing that was exciting about the class was the fact that it was a serious job.

An actor is as important as a doctor.

Well, I never really thought about it, really, to be honest with you.