Actor Quotes
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I am not an insecure actor, and this reflects in the films I have done. Yes, there was a phase when I was adamant on solo hero roles, but that is over now.
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I think you can't be really posh and be an interesting actor. I'm a bit of a posh rough.
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Viola Davis is incredible - she's kind of the biggest career-wise inspiration for me. Brilliant actor, so intelligent, so strong. The path that she's made is incredible.
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I was a child actor. I was this spaz kid diagnosed with ADHD, and I worked all the time.
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Being referred to as a hunk or a heartthrob makes me nervous, but it's flattering. But I'm more interested in being an actor than a heartthrob.
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When I was a young person working, everybody was older than me, so I had to kind of keep up. I'd see every movie and listen to everything played, and read all the relevant books. Being an actor, it's kind of your job to know what came before you and how big your feelings are allowed to be.
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I never planned to be an actor. It turned out I could make a living doing it.
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In my work as an actor, I have been given even greater insights and have been guided towards empathy and a consciousness of those who are less fortunate.
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The part an actor played on stage was once written on a separate roll of paper.
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If you talk to any actor, they'll tell you that working is the best thing.
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Most of the early part of an actor's career, you do the jobs you get.
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It's natural for any actor that segues into directing to be an actor's director. You know how to relate to the actors.
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A film is a director's vision... there is, however, much input an actor or actress can have.
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As an actor, you're constantly looking to be pushed.
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I hate complaining about paparazzi, I hate complaining about being recognised, because if I ultimately didn't want to be an actor or in the public eye, I would quit doing what I do. That's not the reason I do it, but I love the work so much that it's worth it.
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But the one thing that I did do was establish myself as a good actor.
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I admire Cate Blanchett as an actor: that's my ultimate goal. To be as good as she is!
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Obviously I'd love to work with any of these great directors because every time I've worked with them I've gained a tremendous amount as an actor. Each director has his own way of pushing you towards improving yourself.
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As a television actor, I was held to a tight, rigid structure.
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There was no male vampire type in existence. Someone suggested an actor of the Continental School who could play any type, and mentioned me.
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I am not that big a method actor.
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Directing a film requires a different set of skills. It is a difficult job, and I am happy being an actor.
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I personally don't think you should ever date someone you work with, will work with, etc. I won't ever date an actor.
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A career like mine as an actor has a lot of ups and downs. Sometimes you wonder if you're not wasting your time trying to carve out a space for yourself in this crazy entertainment industry.
