Vin Diesel

I grew up in an artists’ community in New York, in a building that was government-subsidised for artists. No one made any money, but they made art for the sake of art.

Vin Diesel

I grew up the son of an acting teacher but I’ve never been really good at articulating what that process is. It was always a bit more internal.

Vin Diesel

I love women more than anything.

Vin Diesel

I try to create an environment where, when we step onto the set, we’re all in character.

Vin Diesel

I was a bouncer for ten years in New York City.

Vin Diesel

I’m an actor. I can do whatever I want. As an actor, not everything has to be the most obvious choice. And sometimes, the best thing you can do is to defy expectations.

Vin Diesel

I’m not disciplined enough to be a writer consistently. I write when I have to.

Vin Diesel

I’ve worked out for years. For a long time, it was my only sense of gratification.

Vin Diesel

If you believe in the project, you have to support it.

Vin Diesel

In Hollywood, I think I get a bad rap for being a perfectionist. It’s something that’s not always welcomed in Hollywood, because you’re always pushing people and you’re pushing yourself to be the best that you can be.

Vin Diesel