Acting is about listening and reacting. John Wayne was right: Acting is just reacting. You don't have to do much - as long as you stay out of the way of others. That's why it works. — Anthony Hopkins Copy Share Image
Acting is just a process of relaxation, actually. Knowing the text so well and trusting that the instinct and the subconscious mind, whatever you want to call it, is going to take over. — Anthony Hopkins Copy Share Image
I visualized a lot of things happening to me, because I was a lonely kid because I didn't understand anything about school. — Anthony Hopkins Copy Share Image
I watched a film with a very famous, great, great actor, I won't mention his name because everyone loves his memory, but I thought,… — Anthony Hopkins Copy Share Image
Danger is the spice of life and you’ve got to take a risk now and then…that’s what makes life worthwhile. — Anthony Hopkins Copy Share Image
Actors I admire? Ed Harris, or course, I think he's terrific; because I know he always had to fight being what he looked like… — Anthony Hopkins Copy Share Image
The knighthood was a tremendous honour, I don't dismiss it. But I feel embarrassed by the flowery, theatrical stuff that goes with being an… — Anthony Hopkins Copy Share Image
My father was grounded, a very meat-and-potatoes man. He was a baker. — Anthony Hopkins Copy Share Image
Most of my last 30 years have been like that. Results and manifestations of things I'd dreamed of as a young kid and wanted… — Anthony Hopkins Copy Share Image
I used to be a bit obsessed by acting but not anymore. I do enjoy acting but I probably enjoy it more now because… — Anthony Hopkins Copy Share Image
I just learn my lines, go on set. Do my preparation, whatever that is. Have a cup of coffee. Say hello to everyone. And… — Anthony Hopkins Copy Share Image
