Actor Quotes by Malcolm McDowell

The thing is, I've never been a handsome leading-man type, so let's not kid ourselves.

— Malcolm McDowell

The great thing about Burgess's work is the dichotomy of making the hero or anti-hero an immoral man. And that's what makes it interesting.…

— Malcolm McDowell

I never do research unless it's extraordinary circumstances.

— Malcolm McDowell

An actor cannot be a censor. I'm there to interpret.

— Malcolm McDowell

I'm not quite as buoyant as I was in my youth.

— Malcolm McDowell

I never feel I repeat myself. I really go out of my way to amuse myself. I would be bored stiff. If I feel…

— Malcolm McDowell

The villains that I play, I always think that they are grounded, wonderful people with enormous intellects who are very exciting to spend an…

— Malcolm McDowell

It's always a fascinating subject - a serial killer let loose on a small community. It always holds, it's always scary.

— Malcolm McDowell

You know, I've had an incredible career and I'm blessed.

— Malcolm McDowell

Richard Lester is a wonderful director, a great comedy director, of course.

— Malcolm McDowell

I particularly love theater, I just love a challenge, and always have, and will do anything to make it interesting. I'll try anything, really,…

— Malcolm McDowell

The most nurturing of directors can make you feel too comfortable, and you don't really push for that extra whatever.

— Malcolm McDowell

Once you commit to something, you've got to commit the whole way. Try and make the best of it.

— Malcolm McDowell

I am a professional actor, and I don't go about moralizing about what the character does. Otherwise, seriously, why be an actor? You're not…

— Malcolm McDowell

I just love a challenge, and always have, and will do anything to make it interesting. I'll try anything, really, as long as it's…

— Malcolm McDowell