"Everybody in Spain is sick of me. But in America, there's curiosity about the new kid on the block who doesn't speak English very well. The attention makes me feel vulnerable, which is something I hadn't felt in a while. But I like it"
- Javier Bardem
About this Quote
Javier Bardem's quote speaks with the feeling of being an outsider in a brand-new location. In Spain, he is familiar and known, however in America, he is the new arrival and is not as comfortable. He is vulnerable in this brand-new location, as he does not speak English very well and is not as familiar with the culture. He is exposed to the curiosity of others, that makes him feel vulnerable. Nevertheless, he also discovers this feeling of vulnerability to be rejuvenating, as it is something he had actually not felt in a while. This quote speaks with the feeling of being an outsider in a brand-new location, and how it can be both frightening and exciting.
This quote is written / told by Javier Bardem somewhere between March 1, 1969 and today. He was a famous Actor from Spain.
The author also have 32 other quotes.
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