“I'm not the kind of actor to worry. Certain actors can't translate to the big screen, so I'm glad I can do both. If 60% of an audience know your name, a lot more will know your face. I have a name which has a certain level of recognition now, which also means producers and directors know me, and are able to recognise the range of things that I can do.”

— Robert Davi

Robert Davi Interview http://hereward.org.uk/index.php/reviews/39-interviews-v15-39/245-robert-davi-v15-24 (February 22, 2008)

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