James D'arcy Quotes

Baddies always do get the best lines, that's the honest truth.

It was only when I finished the course and left my graduation diploma on the bus that I realized I'd become an actor.

I'm attracted to seeing how different I can be, pushing the boat out.

I'm not really very ambitious.

I don't have any expectations as an actor and being rich and famous is not my driving force.

There are lots of people I admire and respect, but I don't necessarily want to be like them. I'm too happy being myself.

I find it incredibly romantic that people should fight for a cause they believe in and be prepared to die for it.

It felt good doing a physical job, and going home each evening feeling like I had really done a day's work.

When I left school I went to Australia for a year and worked in the drama department of a school in Perth.

I went further and further back through the centuries to get a sense of perspective but now at least I understand why Irish history evokes such strong passions and emotions.

The reason I wanted to be an actor is that I don't want to play me for the rest of my life and make money out of that.

There is an odd sense of responsibility attached to appearing in a drama about a real piece of history. A work of fiction is fun.

I've never done anything comedic. In all the years I've been an actor, I've never delivered one comedic line.

The good guy only gets the girl in a soppy way.

I just love working. I really enjoy the work, whatever it is.

Your version of the truth is all that matters.

Madonna is the most famous woman on the planet and has been for a number of decades.

I, like many people, had some sort of preconception about Madonna. One of the preconceptions was that she had the extraordinary work ethic, which turned out to be absolutely true.

I'm more interested in enjoying my life and looking after my family than being hugely successful.

It was only when I finished the course and left my graduation diploma on the bus that I realised I'd become an actor.