# John Turturro on Near Robbery for Pickpocket Role and Saving His Musical

In a Variety interview, John Turturro discussed nearly robbing someone to prepare for “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,” his efforts to save his 2005 musical “Romance & Cigarettes,” and the Knicks championship. The profile offers insight into Turturro’s acting process and his fight to preserve an underappreciated project.

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## Sources

### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/awards/john-turturro-only-living-pickpocket-knicks-oscars-1236935365/) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:46:47 +0000