Actor Quotes by James McAvoy

10 Actor quotes by James McAvoy

James McAvoy’s range is matched by his thoughtful commentary on performance. This brief collection of ten excerpts provides a clear window into his ideas about the actor’s craft, perfect for a swift yet meaningful read.

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As an actor sometimes you can be a bit emotional and forceful, and that's not always the way to be.

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I think fear is one of the natural states of most actors, to be honest.

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I've never worked as hard as when I was at drama school. It's the most professional environment I've ever been in.

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Next year, if no one gives me any work, that's fine. I'm not going to do well anyway. I'm not an actor,…

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I always believed that I never wanted to be an actor. I only did it because I was allowed to do it…

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When I started acting, I thought if I got one or two jobs a year I'd be lucky. So yeah, my career…

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Because technically actors are just public servants really. They just tell stories because people need to be told stories. That's all it…

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I generally get challenged; I haven't been typecast, which is really, really, nice. It's not something that every actor gets, really. It's…

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I decided to give up the idea of being a priest before I decided I wanted to be an actor. I considered…

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I'm taking probably the biggest risk of my career in playing the part in Filth. If you stop taking risks, then you…

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That's the main thing that attracts me - characters who have big journeys. I like playing those people.

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I learned something from a string of failed relationships. You don't see a pattern quickly. You see it over time. I learned to stop…

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