Clive Owen Quotes
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The idea of goodies and baddies has always fascinated me, and what people consider to be a goodie or a baddie, because I've never seen any of my characters as baddies.
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I do a lot better if I sit around and think about a character for a couple of months.
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I'm not a great one for classic horror or cheap thrills.
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I actually really love working with young actors because they're so responsive and instinctive, and it's a much less honed craft that they're employing.
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I don't like it when people are trying too hard. That goes for clothes, for acting, for everything. It's just not good when it seems like you're making too much of an effort.
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As I get older, I've been having a better and better time.
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I've got actor friends who didn't get breaks, who struggle and worry about things that I'm fortunate not to have to worry about.
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I like to play characters that are convincing, that aren't just straightforward and nice.
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I always used to say to myself, I'm going to die of lung cancer. That's the choice I'm making.
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The worst piece of advice I've gotten in my whole career is from somebody who said, 'Remember, it's all about likeability.'
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Outside of being home with my family, I prefer a crowd.
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Obviously, I'm attracted to heavier movies.
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I really believe you can carry yourself in such a way that people don't notice you.
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I dread karaoke. I hate karaoke. I can't sing - that is why.
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You're always dealing with emotions as an actor.
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I always want my options to be open.
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It's just lovely to be involved in a movie that does go back to the basics - characters and great writing.
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I'm not better than anyone else.
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I come from a very working-class background.
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Parenthood and family come first for me, and when I'm not working I'm cool with the Teletubbies.
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I've had some great times with actresses, but that's in a movie.
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I live in London and I love living in a gun free environment and long may it continue.
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I was not a very fearful kid, really.
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There's certainly a huge element of luck in me ending up where I've ended up.