When I read something, I want to be surprised. So I read something and go, "Wow, I never, ever would have thought of playing this kind of role. This is exciting me, let's go do this." — Guy Pearce Copy Share Image
I reckon it's more of an external perspective that on some level you really can control and dictate how your career's going to go. — Guy Pearce Copy Share Image
Sometimes I'll go for something more because of the story, or more because of the director. But, generally, I have to feel like it's… — Guy Pearce Copy Share Image
Ultimately the most challenging thing, always, is to just be convincing — Guy Pearce Copy Share Image
When you've had a relationship with anybody in your life and you both know what that relationship is, you don't have to do anything… — Guy Pearce Copy Share Image
I always think the really unfortunate thing about the Australian film industry is its lack of momentum. And I don't mean this in a… — Guy Pearce Copy Share Image
If it's a great role or a great film, then you're happy to be a part of it. — Guy Pearce Copy Share Image
Doing that hunt scene was really quite demanding. I actually broke a rib during that scene. And then all the scenes after that became… — Guy Pearce Copy Share Image
Every time you say yes to a film there's a certain percentage of your yes that has to do with the director, a certain… — Guy Pearce Copy Share Image
You work on things and you have such faith in them while you're making them that everything feels special - in a way. — Guy Pearce Copy Share Image
I want to bring something different to every film. I get a bit tired of actors who kind of are the same character in… — Guy Pearce Copy Share Image
On stage, you've got dialogue you've learned. You've got a paying audience. It couldn't be better, you know? — Guy Pearce Copy Share Image
The first thing I need to get sorted out before I can then move forward, before I can feel any confidence whatsoever, is the… — Guy Pearce Copy Share Image
