Michael Sheen Quotes - Page 2

I think the story of 'Alice in Wonderland' in a way is a reminder that life is frightening, it can shift on you at any moment.

I don't want to do something that I've done before; I can't see the point of it.

I am prone to get carried away thinking about creative projects.

For a culture that has such a problem with death, we seem to deal with it in a quite bizarre way. We see people shot, killed and blown up, and we find it funny and sexy and all those things. But, the reality of it is that every day people die, and people are really sad and they grieve and they go through a really difficult process with it.

I suppose I'm something of an eccentric dresser.

Stories have always been the things that entertain me and make me feel happy and sad and move me and give me the experience of being able to live many lives in one lifetime. It's the best thing about being alive.

I enjoy doing things that involve research because it's part of what I enjoy about acting.

I think parenthood is a wonderful balancing act. On the one hand, you want to spend as much time with your children as possible. On the other hand, you want to set an example for them to see that you're fulfilled in your life and in your work.

We see death constantly on film.

My chief gifts are - naturally good at all sports with a raw talent for pretty much everything, which if nurtured could develop into improper talent.

When I was at drama school, I wanted to change the world, and thought I had some great wisdom to impart to people about humanity. Now that I'm older, I know enough to realise that I know nothing at all.

Americans are much more open than people in Britain.

I don't find the life in Hollywood all that meaningful or inspiring.

Nothing can be left until the last minute, so that everyone knows exactly where they are. Everyone is comfortable and everyone feels safe because we want people to be able to keep coming into this show and taking those risks. There are a lot of risks in this show, not just nudity, but emotional risks. We want the best actors to feel comfortable about coming in and exploring this subject matter with us.

A lot of the times when I've auditioned for parts in America, the answer is, 'Sorry, we need a bigger name.'

I perceive and relate to the world through where I grew up; that's part of me. It's what I judge everything else against.

I have a daughter, and fairies meant a lot to her growing up.

I was obsessed with football when I was growing up.

I think when you work on a Woody Allen film the actors become a real company, probably more than on any other film.

I suppose I've got a reputation for playing quite extreme characters and making them quite believable.

I would like to be taller, thinner and more rakish looking.

I'm a big fan of vampire movies generally and that sort of tradition of characters.

I love watching Jeff Bridges act. He's brilliant.

I'm not a Tony Blair impersonator.

My own daughter is a big fan of the 'Twilight' stories, the books.