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I like the tragedies way more than the comedies because they’re so universal.

Alan Cumming

It’s about how you exist as a person in the world, and the idea that your work is more important than you as a person is a horrible, horrible message.
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I like working on things that are very different and that involve different disguises.
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My mum always told me I was precious, while my dad always told me I was worthless. I think that’s a good grounding for a balanced life.
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Sometimes people get really sniffy about the films you choose if you’ve done more dramatic projects or you’re classically trained.
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Working with good people is always good.
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Actors aren’t stupid, mostly, and if there’s a sensibility and an aesthetic that a director’s going for, if you’re aware of that too, you can do things to help that.
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I like the tragedies way more than the comedies because they’re so universal.
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I’m Scottish first, and it’s odd to hear that I’m a Scottish-American.
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It’s exciting to be with really, really good people. Some people make you feel like you’ve got to up your game.
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With all this stuff going on, with the “Don’t ask, don’t tell” and things like that, we are second-class citizens, definitely.
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You do get really exhausted doing films. You work such long hours, and after a while, things can get out of perspective, just like if anyone’s tired, things get on top of them.
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So the experts think we could have an AIDS-free generation in Africa by 2015, even if the mothers are positive.
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He … knew, in that instant, that his life would not be an easy one-he was different, he looked different, he thought differently.
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You should *have* an experience; it shouldn’t just *be* an experience.
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I’ve actually found – especially doing my cabaret show – I’m connecting with people in a way I haven’t connected with them. I’ve found that when you’re open and honest, people respond to that, whatever you’re being open and honest about.
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Usually, there’s a story I’ve told that leads up to why I’m singing the song. The whole concept of the show was about being authentic and connecting with these songs. The best way to do that was in a room with an audience and for people to listen to that.
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