When you're a musician and you release an album, you have to accept the criticism - and I accept it! But it's something I'll never get used to. Anthony Gonzalez More Quotes by Anthony Gonzalez More Quotes From Anthony Gonzalez I feel like it's not about the music anymore-it's about how many friends you have on Facebook and your Instagram pictures. I hate that. It's such bad publicity for music and for true artists, and I'll try to fight as hard as I can to not be like that. Anthony Gonzalez hatefightingartist Facebook is fantastic because it gives me contact with my fans, but I feel like it's not about the music anymore - it's about how many friends you have on Facebook and your Instagram pictures. I hate that. I feel so bad for the talented new bands that are working so hard, and they have to fight with these monsters where it's all about the appearance. I don't want to be a part of that - going to a festival and taking a selfie on stage. I feel like it's such bad publicity for music and for true artists, and I'll try to fight as hard as I can to not be like that. Anthony Gonzalez hatefightingartist The first time I stepped on stage and I started singing, I knew that I wanted to do it for the rest of my life. Anthony Gonzalez my-lifesingingtimelife My family's always there for me in the good times and the bad times. Anthony Gonzalez goodmegood-timesfamily If you remember your ancestors, they can cross over and be with you again. Anthony Gonzalez ancestorsyouryouremember Seeing all the people smiling and laughing and clapping for me... it's such a wonderful feeling. Anthony Gonzalez smilingfeelingmepeople The Day of the Dead is a joyful celebration when you can connect with and remember your ancestors. Anthony Gonzalez deaddayyouremember That's something that 'Coco' will show: that everyone is equal, and everyone is the same. Anthony Gonzalez everyonesomethingwillequal It was just an honor for me to be doing the role of Miguel because I identify with him. I grew up watching Disney movies, and 'Coco' shows a wonderful tradition, culture, and celebration that not many movies have shown. Anthony Gonzalez metraditionhonorculture I've been playing the viola since I was 6 years old, and then I decided to switch it up a bit, so I've been playing the violin since I was 11. I started playing the piano when I was 11, and I started playing the guitar when I was 10. Anthony Gonzalez oldviolinpianoguitar I feel like maybe I get more nervous when I'm singing. One, it's live. Two, there's a lot of people watching. And three, you have to make sure you get the right notes and everything. Anthony Gonzalez feelyousingingpeople I think 'Coco' came at the perfect time to show everyone to stay together and live the importance of family, that families should be united. Anthony Gonzalez thinkfamilytogethertime I've been celebrating the Day of the Dead since I was 6 years old because my grandfather passed away back then. The Day of the Dead was just a wonderful and joyful celebration where I can be with him and connect with him again. Anthony Gonzalez deaddayi-cangrandfather I am from L.A., my siblings are from L.A., but both my parents are from Guatemala, and I have a lot of family members from Mexico. Anthony Gonzalez i-amparentsmexicofamily I really love sports. Anthony Gonzalez reallylovesports I see myself following my dream to keep singing and acting. Anthony Gonzalez seemyselfsingingdream I really love 'Toy Story' a lot. It's what I grew up with. Anthony Gonzalez toystoryuplove If I love the story, and if I really connect with my character, I'm willing to do it. I'm willing to try new characters, to be someone that I'm not like. I like trying new emotions and being new characters. That's the thing about acting: You can be so many things! Anthony Gonzalez newyoulovecharacter I auditioned for 'Coco' when I was nine years old, and I had no idea I was auditioning for a Disney/Pixar movie. When I was 10, they told me that it was going to be a Disney/Pixar movie, and I was just mind-blown. I was so shocked and thankful that I was going to Pixar. Anthony Gonzalez oldjustmethankful My parents have always been there for me. Anthony Gonzalez parentsbeenmealways
