Rhys Ifans Quotes

Villains are fun. I think the important thing in playing them is that they don't see themselves as villains. It lets you be a little more expansive.

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• Villains are fun. I think the important thing in playing them is that they don't see themselves as villains. It lets you be a little more expansive.

  

  Rhys Ifans
  • Thinking
  • Important
  • Fun