I think playing any iconic role when you're stepping into big shoes, into the shadow of people who have come before you… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
Landing the role of Stephen Hawking was the most positively surprising thing that has happened to me. — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
My first, big, silly role at school was as Arthur Crocker-Harris in Rattigan's 'The Browning Version,' where my job was to make… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
It's one of the things that attracted me to the role [Doctor Strange] is the fact that it's a really widely origin… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
Even in cerebral roles that are seemingly intelligent and nothing else, I think it's so important to wrap your characterization in a… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
As an actor, you are aware of how a role can seep into your real life. — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
I'm aware of the power of looks. I've wanted to play roles that have gone to much better-looking people and you just… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
There's a huge raft of roles that actors in our culture perform, and you can see any one of about three Hamlets… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
[Role of Dr.Strange] gives me an excuse as an actor to be learning with my character, which is something you can do… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
I've never done a lead role in a film this big [like Doctor Strange], in a franchise this big. One of the… — 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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