Interesting Quotes by Viggo Mortensen

10 Interesting quotes by Viggo Mortensen

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Mortensen’s measured voice highlights the subtle, often overlooked details that make art compelling. This concise collection offers a quick look at his thoughtful observations.

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You should always do the things in life that are both interesting and make you afraid.

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It's always interesting to play a character that obviously has a secret.

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I have a multicultural background, so I tend to have an open mind about things, and I find other cultures interesting.

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In terms of the movie business, being in a 'Lord of the Rings' has given me more interesting options as work.

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In my opinion, the vast majority of scripts written - as well as most movies that are released - are not very…

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In principle, I think the idea of rewarding a good effort is interesting, but movies are generally different from each other as…

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I've never been conscious of having any real career plan, and I do not have a wish-list of actors, directors, screenwriters, or…

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I grew up with horses when I was a kid in Argentina. I like them. I respect them. I'm careful around them.…

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Walking down the street in any town or city in the world and having people look at you and start talking to…

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Every year I hear people complain that the quality of screenplays and movies is declining. In my opinion, the vast majority of…

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Speaking more than one language and living in a multicultural family and environment did not seem like anything but what it was: the world…

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We all experience many freakish and unexpected events - you have to be open to suffering a little. The philosopher Schopenhauer talked about how…

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Most actors can't make any kind of living.

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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…

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Most movies are lucky to have one moment, one shot that you look at and you always remember that moment and that scene.

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I like stories that leave you wanting more, leave you wondering, but don't tell you everything.

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Usually the characters I play are men of few words, who communicate in non-verbal ways.

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You do need to get lucky, no matter how talented you are.

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When I was a little boy, I rode, but I didn't own horses.

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I realise how important it is to use the time I have. I respect people who want to do that by watching television. I…

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When I land in a country and they ask for 'occupation,' I always just put 'artist.' I think that covers all of it.

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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.…

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