Quotes for All
If you can’t fail then how can you possible develop as a communicator or as a creator of anything? We are locked into a deeply unhealthy notion that somehow you’ve got to succeed all the time. An appalling notion. Any painter or writer will tell you that that is no way to proceed. One of … Read more
I grew up with it. As a young actor, I was always aware of the brilliant work of Shakespeare. We studied Romeo & Juliet and Macbeth in school. As a young actor, you’re always mystified and intrigued by such brilliant work. To actually have the chance to be involved in this production was a wonderful … Read more
There are a lot of great young actors coming out of England who have maybe not gone to drama school, but I wish I had. Ed Speleers
It is unfortunate that the poor judgment shown by a small group of young actors has tarnished the reputation of every child who has ever appeared before a camera. Fred Savage
When you’re a young actor, there’s this pressure to rush. But I hope to be doing this into my sixties and seventies, so I’d prefer to take my time. Felicity Jones
The movie is so fun. I’ve done period pieces before but nothing with this twist. And the movie is just full of such wonderful people, such young actors – people like Matt Smith that I’ve been friends with for a while. Douglas Booth
Young actors are pretty fantastic. I can’t even imagine doing stuff like that when I was a kid. Donal Logue
When I was a young actor… the more different you were from the part you played, the more talent it reflected. Dirk Benedict
You have to get through the Hamlet hoop as a young actor. Your classical qualifications are based on the quality of your Hamlet. And then, as an older actor, you have to get through the Lear hoop. And I’m approaching the Lear hoop. Derek Jacobi
The number one reason for the death of young actors’ careers is people get so used to seeing them playing that one character that they can’t accept them as anyone else. Denzel Whitaker