“My mother was an extremely creative woman, despite the fact that she l...” — Pedro Almodovar Quote

“My mother was an extremely creative woman, despite the fact that she lived the life of a rural housewife.”

“I used this line to demonstrate how important colors are in movies: It's not a caprice.”

“I think it's a change that I did not intend at the time but it is clear that, from The Flower of My Secret on, there is a change in my films. A lot of the journalists have very generously attributed this to my growing maturity.”

“I learned to love who I am despite what anyone would say about or to me. This gave me the courage to really stand up to anyone or any obstacle in my life.”

“When I hear about Mainers rationing their medication or losing their life-savings despite being insured, I know our health care system requires major reform.”

“Despite what people think, I was such a rule follower at school. I loved the whole slacker look, like, 'Hey, I don't care, whatever,' but if I didn't turn my homework in, I would panic.”