An actor should never be larger than the film he’s in.
CHRISTIAN BALEIt’s got to do with putting yourself in other people’s shoes and seeing how far you can come to truly understand them. I like the empathy that comes from acting.
More Christian Bale Quotes
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I want to do good work. I want the opportunity to work with good people, and the only way I’m gonna do that is to commit 110% – you get out what you put in.
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I have a fear of being boring.
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I like being responsible for myself.
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Putting on weight is easy all the way through. But after the first couple of weeks, the novelty wears off very quickly, and your body is groaning and starting to really shout at you, saying, ‘Why? Why? Why? Why are you doing this?’
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The only thing that I’m obsessed with is sleeping, and actually, it is more than an obsession, it is a pleasure.
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I don’t think I’m like any of the characters I’ve played. They’re all really far from who I am.
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I tend to think you’re fearless when you recognize why you should be scared of things, but do them anyway.
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I have this theory that, depending on your attitude, your life doesn’t have to become this ridiculous charade that it seems so many people end up living.
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If everyone really knew what a jerk I am in real life, I wouldn’t be so adored in the slightest.
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If you’re doing your job properly, you take the risk of feeling slightly foolish and delve in and bring out the emotions.
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The art of survival is a story that never ends.
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As an actor, I don’t feel like it’s necessary to watch a great deal of films. In fact, I think it can lead to imitation and unhealthy competition, which just isn’t needed.
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I think it’s important when you’re acting to be as relaxed as possible even if you’re doing something intense. You’re basically in a state of dynamic relaxation.
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In terms of the romantic kind of lead, I just never enjoy those movies very much. Maybe they’ll come to interest me more as I get older. I doubt it, but maybe. Romantic comedies tend to be, for me, an oxymoron.
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My dad was the biggest influence on my life because he was never boring.
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