Irishman Quotes by James D'arcy

I respect journalism. I was always very aware of journalism from a very broad point of view, but I'd say my baptism by fire…

— James D'arcy

I've played my fair share of unpleasant character, and I have to tell you that you sleep better when you're playing fun characters. You…

— James D'arcy

It felt good doing a physical job, and going home each evening feeling like I had really done a day's work.

— James D'arcy

I, like many people, had some sort of preconception about Madonna. One of the preconceptions was that she had the extraordinary work ethic, which…

— James D'arcy

The reason I wanted to be an actor is that I don't want to play me for the rest of my life and make…

— James D'arcy

There are lots of people I admire and respect, but I don't necessarily want to be like them. I'm to happy being myself.

— James D'arcy

I find it incredibly romantic that people should fight for a cause they believe in and be prepared to die for it.

— James D'arcy

I'm not really very ambitious.

— James D'arcy

There is an odd sense of responsibility attached to appearing in a drama about a real piece of history. A work of fiction is…

— James D'arcy

I went further and further back through the centuries to get a sense of perspective but now at least I understand why Irish history…

— James D'arcy

I talked to everyone about the project: actors and extras, members of the crew and passers by.

— James D'arcy

All directors on all sets behave slightly differently depending on what the scene is. For example, if you are doing a love scene, which…

— James D'arcy

It's difficult to gauge that. With a bad guy you just know you're bad. To play a nice guy is harder - unless you…

— James D'arcy

Baddies always do get the best lines, that's the honest truth.

— James D'arcy

I don't have any expectations as an actor and being rich and famous is not my driving force.

— James D'arcy