I'm more interested in enjoying my life and looking after my family than being hugely successful. — James D'arcy Copy Share Image
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 was doing the Donald Margulies play Time Stands Still. That for me was a real education because I spent a lot of time with some incredible journalists, war reporters particularly - Bob Woodruff, Dexter Filkins -… — James D'arcy Copy Share
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
I talked to everyone about the project: actors and extras, members of the crew and passers by. — James D'arcy Copy Share Image
All directors on all sets behave slightly differently depending on what the scene is. For example, if you are doing a love scene, which is intimate then the director is likely to be intimate. If you are doing a scene where everyone is mucking around and laughing then the director is likely to start with that. If you are playing… — James D'arcy Copy Share
