Thirty Quotes by Benedict Cumberbatch

We should have a conversation when we hang up.

— Benedict Cumberbatch

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

Being someone who is of our sensual reality, Stephen Strange has a lifestyle, he has a sexuality, he's materialistic.

— Benedict Cumberbatch

If you have an over-preoccupation with perception and trying to please people's expectations, then you can go mad.

— Benedict Cumberbatch

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

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

Maybe it's just getting older, but I don't want to miss things.

— Benedict Cumberbatch

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

[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

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

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

I can feel infinitely alive curled up on the sofa reading a book.

— Benedict Cumberbatch