“I have dogs, and it's no secret that I find reptiles interesting, but the thing about reptiles is that they really just wanna be left alone, and I understand them. It's, 'Don't pick me up, stop holding me, don't look at me, just leave me alone.' I have to admit, sometimes I feel like that.”

American actor and film producer

Nicolas Cage is an American actor and film producer. He has worked across a wide range of film genres and has earned awards including an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Golden Globe Award. He is also known for being versatile on screen. His career spans varied roles and styles, which has helped build a significant cult following. He is recognized for performances that move between different kinds of films, and for a body of work that has drawn sustained attention from audiences and critics alike.