He was so obsessed with his lizards. All he wanted was to photograph the lizards. He never wanted to put me in a close-up. But I remember, to my relief, a few fans were there, and they said, “Nic, can we please have a picture with you?” And they got right there, and I said, “Sure, honey,” and we took a great picture together. And I said, “You see, Werner? Some people do want me in a close-up!”
Nicolas Cage on working with Werner Herzog on Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans