But I remember the moment when my father died. I wasnt a very committed Catholic beforehand, but when that happened it suddenly all felt so obvious: I now believe religion is our attempt to find an explanation, for us to feel more protected. – Javier Bardem
I do respect peoples faith, but I dont respect their manipulation of that faith in order to create fear and control. – Javier Bardem
Some quality performances and movies have a chance to be rewarded, but its not like its a bible. – Javier Bardem
Awards were made in Hollywood, in whatever the time it was created. Theyre to promote each others movies. You give me an award, I give you an award and people will believe that we are great movies and theyll go to see them. Its still the same. – Javier Bardem
In the early days I had a very black-and-white view of everything. I think thats kind of natural for anyone whos just embraced Islam – or any religion – as a convert. It was important for me to duck out of the fast and furious life Id been living as a pop star. I was in a different mood. – Cat Stevens