Half of my mum’s family is Welsh. I remember when I was a kid she used to read to me, and witches and wizards in books always had a Welsh accent, so I guess I took it from that really.
KEIRA KNIGHTLEYThe most important thing in playing any character is not judging.
More Keira Knightley Quotes
-
-
Nice is the worst word.
KEIRA KNIGHTLEY -
I tried college for three months but I was desperately unhappy. I just wanted to perform. I was getting straight As but I had no friends and cried every day.
KEIRA KNIGHTLEY -
If I don’t do this film. I’ll be acting in corsets for the next 20 years.
KEIRA KNIGHTLEY -
I don’t think that you can fake warmth. You can fake lust, jealousy, anger; those are all quite easy. But actual, genuine warmth? I don’t think you can fake it.
KEIRA KNIGHTLEY -
A lot of times in cinema today the women are overly sentimental, so I constantly try to do the opposite. I like strident women.
KEIRA KNIGHTLEY -
I find it difficult to see the romance in digital.
KEIRA KNIGHTLEY -
It’s not everyday you get to do a pirate movie, you might as well go for it.
KEIRA KNIGHTLEY -
I enjoy doing an action scene. I’m not a purist as far as films go. If you want to do sex, great. As long as you do it well.
KEIRA KNIGHTLEY -
Empathy is the main thing, putting yourself in somebody else’s shoes and trying not to judge.
KEIRA KNIGHTLEY -
I like to do the pictures before people get too self-conscious. I like to be spontaneous and get a shot before the subject thinks too much about it.
KEIRA KNIGHTLEY -
It’s a difficult thing when you try and make a film of a book that you really love. You have about two hours to tell the story, and it’s never going to be enough.
KEIRA KNIGHTLEY -
My upbringing is why I am the person I am today. I have very wise parents.
KEIRA KNIGHTLEY -
I cook. I go to farmers markets in London and cook really good sort of organic foods.
KEIRA KNIGHTLEY -
And we’re fortunate if we have parents who are great and loving and inspiring. But, unfortunately, there are people who don’t have that.
KEIRA KNIGHTLEY -
I think everybody has the right to a private life.
KEIRA KNIGHTLEY