10 Quotes & Sayings By Peter Cimino

Peter Cimino was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1941. He is the son of actor-producer Richard Cimino. Peter graduated from Yale University in 1963 with a degree in English literature. He moved to New York City soon after graduation and worked for four years at the publishing company of Doubleday Read more

He returned to school at Columbia University for two years, earning an MFA in Poetry in 1968. While at Columbia, he continued his work as an actor, appearing in several plays on Broadway. During this time he also worked as a freelance journalist writing for magazines including Harper's Bazaar, Esquire, GQ, New York Magazine and The Village Voice.

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You mess with my demons….you get the devil! Peter Cimino
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Now do you understand? I am never changing who I am. Peter Cimino
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Everything thing I have ever achieved in life I have accomplished on my own — I've earned it - even the bad stuff. Peter Cimino
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What you did was not only very kind, but brave and honorable. Peter Cimino
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It’s the simplest things that can convey a message…. Peter Cimino
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Men in their position cannot afford to seem anxious about anything. You know that’s a sign of weakness. Peter Cimino
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How many times do I have to tell you? We are not gangsters! Peter Cimino
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I only know how to be one thing. And that’s me. Take it or leave it. I don’t really give a shit. Peter Cimino
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I will be forever grateful and forever in your debt. There is no greater deed or favor one man can do for another than to save his life. So grazi. Molto grazi, mi amico. Peter Cimino