You can perfect genius because genius is not perfection. On his level and his practice and his methodology, it's almost inhuman. So,… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
I've done a bit of live action before but the fight sequences, the wire work and the physical regime were taken to… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
[on BBC's Sherlock] It's a rare challenge, both for the audience and an actor, to take part in something with this level… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
Mads [Mikkelsen] and I have a really epic brawl - a week shoot, lots of rehearsal - and he was just delightful.… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
It's the same thing, I think, whether it's breathing or meditation or yoga. And running is a great way of doing it. — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
Being someone who is of our sensual reality, Stephen Strange has a lifestyle, he has a sexuality, he's materialistic. — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
If you have an over-preoccupation with perception and trying to please people's expectations, then you can go mad. — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
Being on set is quite difficult, because it's so big and you've got to try and relax, which isn't easy when you know you're… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
I know that might sound perverse because I played Julian Assange but, honestly, I don't think it would be fair for me to judge… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
Maybe it's just getting older, but I don't want to miss things. — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
I think playing any iconic role when you're stepping into big shoes, into the shadow of people who have come before you and you… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
[While voicing cartoons] you have to lose your sanity and inhibitions and any kind of dignity and just throw yourself around a bit. — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
I'm not very geeky. I'm quite homespun. I would say I'm more modern rustic than gadget-orientated. I like woollen things and log fires and… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
This is an odd profession, and sometimes people get jealous, but I haven't really experienced any of that. Everyone's been really happy for me,… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
I can feel infinitely alive curled up on the sofa reading a book. — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
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