You never know how films are going to do and it is daunting if I think about it. — Matthew Macfadyen Copy Share Image
I did four or five years in telly, and by the end of it was drained. I was a bit sick of myself. I… — Matthew Macfadyen Copy Share
I've worried more and more as the years have gone on. The more you're seen to be doing well, the more stress there is.… — Matthew Macfadyen Copy Share
I have felt some twinges recently, about parts I wanted to play that I may be getting too old and fat to do. 'Hamlet,'… — Matthew Macfadyen Copy Share
I would hate not to do a play every couple of years. I think it's not me. — Matthew Macfadyen Copy Share
I think it sits quite happily with me, the condition of being an actor. I see some people getting quite eaten up with it,… — Matthew Macfadyen Copy Share
It must be odd, being recognisable. I would hate to lose that anonymity. It happened for a while with 'Spooks.' No one notices me… — Matthew Macfadyen Copy Share
No one will guide you in the right direction, in the end you have to learn for yourself. You have to grow up yourself. — Matthew Macfadyen Copy Share
I was quite a shy child. I would get terribly nervous and throw up before my birthday party. And then I would be fine.… — Matthew Macfadyen Copy Share
The actor in me would always like to be more dashing, or slimmer, or have nicer hair. — Matthew Macfadyen Copy Share
I think I do have a good eye. It's quite liberating, being in a position to read a script and say, 'No.' It's really… — Matthew Macfadyen Copy Share
I'd auditioned for the National Youth Theatre and I didn't get a place and it was terrifying. — Matthew Macfadyen Copy Share
I can't throw books away. My wife is always telling me to get rid of some. — Matthew Macfadyen Copy Share
I wouldn't want to leave it so long before doing a play again, I get very stolid and sluggish if I do too much… — Matthew Macfadyen Copy Share
Some British actors are snobby about telly, and I don't understand that. — Matthew Macfadyen Copy Share
