The first job I ever did in the theatre, I was supposed to be a genius piano player. I couldn't play the… — Michael Sheen Copy Share Image
Hopefully, any character I play has an anchor in reality. The more fantastical characters, or fantastical worlds that they inhabit are really… — Michael Sheen Copy Share Image
In terms of how prudish Americans were in the '40s and '50s, I have absolutely no idea. I do know about the… — Michael Sheen Copy Share Image
I love being able to play as many different characters, in as many different worlds as I possibly can. That's what I… — Michael Sheen Copy Share Image
It's interesting that in searching for monsters to play you often end up playing leaders. — Michael Sheen Copy Share Image
When you come to actually act, it's a game. It may be a very serious game, but it's still a game. If… — Michael Sheen Copy Share Image
I don't want to do something that I've done before; I can't see the point of it. — Michael Sheen Copy Share Image
A lot of the times when I've auditioned for parts in America, the answer is, 'Sorry, we need a bigger name.' — Michael Sheen Copy Share Image
I'm always aware that there are, broadly speaking, two different ways to act: there is acting, and then there's being, and I'm always more… — Michael Sheen Copy Share Image
I always say if I'm not good at something it's just because I've not had time to focus on it... it's just uncrafted, like… — Michael Sheen Copy Share Image
The first thing, when I read the script, is that I need to care about what happens and feel compelled by the story and… — Michael Sheen Copy Share Image
I think the story of 'Alice in Wonderland' in a way is a reminder that life is frightening, it can shift on you at… — Michael Sheen Copy Share Image
For me, what makes life enjoyable is having a shared culture and shared references. — Michael Sheen Copy Share Image
I perceive and relate to the world through where I grew up; that's part of me. It's what I judge everything else against. — Michael Sheen Copy Share Image
You don't want to get into doing the same thing, over and over again. I know I don't. — Michael Sheen Copy Share Image
