It’s about pursuing it rather than waiting to see what comes along. That’s partly because I found myself getting typecast, as everyone does unless they pursue roles that are very different from what they’ve done before.
CHRISTIAN BALEWorking out is incredibly boring. I swear it’s true that the bigger your muscles get, the fewer brain cells you have.
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But I enjoyed getting sick, I didn’t mind it at all. So in that short amount of time, I did actually go from 121 right back up to 180, which is way too fast obviously. And that resulted in some doctors visits to get things sorted out.
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I’m English. Our dentistry is not world famous. But I made sure I got moldings of my old teeth beforehand because I miss them.
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I feel like I’m pretty good but I don’t like to toot my own horn, you know. I want to let the work speak for itself and kind of move on to the next thing.
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I always leave that for other people to decide, because some of the things I consider to be disasters are some people’s favorite movies. And that’s what I like so much, is that you never know. Something intrigues somebody and means nothing to somebody else.
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I find what I do for a living really funny. I mean, acting is kind of a hilarious thing for a grown man to call a job.
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I like being responsible for myself.
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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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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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There’s nothing like boxing for getting you in shape.
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People need dramatic examples to shake them out of apathy and I can’t do that as Bruce Wayne. As a man I’m flesh and blood, I can be ignored, I can be destroyed, but as a symbol, as a symbol I can be incorruptible. I can be everlasting.
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Nuclear apocalypse-who do you need? Actors are probably not top of the list. What can I do for you? I can pretend to be somebody who can grow you some nice crops.
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I find something fascinating about the quiet man in the background who has no desire to be the center of attention.
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I think trying too hard to be sexy is the worst thing in the world a woman can do.
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It’s the actors who are prepared to make fools of themselves who are usually the ones who come to mean something to the audience.
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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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