You know, real life doesn't just suddenly resolve itself. You have to keep working at it. Democracy, marriage, friendship. You can't just… — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
In terms of the movie business, being in a 'Lord of the Rings' has given me more interesting options as work. — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
People talk about method actors, meaning someone that's prepared very, very well, or whatever they mean when they talk about it. But… — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
In principle, I think the idea of rewarding a good effort is interesting, but movies are generally different from each other as… — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
Can you join, ask sincerely for affection without sweaty hand of expectation, understanding and accepting if it never is given? — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
I don't think special attention should be given to an actor or a singer or a baseball player or a soccer player… — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
Speaking more than one language and living in a multicultural family and environment did not seem like anything but what it was: the world… — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
We all experience many freakish and unexpected events - you have to be open to suffering a little. The philosopher Schopenhauer talked about how… — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
As far as money goes, there's a saying in Denmark: 'Your last suit doesn't have any pockets.' You can't take it with you. You… — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
Most movies are lucky to have one moment, one shot that you look at and you always remember that moment and that scene. — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
I like stories that leave you wanting more, leave you wondering, but don't tell you everything. — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
Usually the characters I play are men of few words, who communicate in non-verbal ways. — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
I realise how important it is to use the time I have. I respect people who want to do that by watching television. I… — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
When I land in a country and they ask for 'occupation,' I always just put 'artist.' I think that covers all of it. — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
I was born in New York but as a baby moved to Venezuela and Argentina. I've also lived in Denmark, where my father's from.… — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
