Nobody really knows anybody completely, even if they've been married to 'em for 53 years, you know? — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
What art does is it makes you feel alive and makes you feel like you're connected. — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
'The Road' is about that fear that all parents can have - 'What's going to happen to your child if you're not… — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
You can't really go back to where you came from. I don't think any of us can. — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
I'm sort of contrary and stubborn sometimes. When everybody says, 'You have to read this book! You have to read this book!'… — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
People talk about method actors, meaning someone that's prepared very, very well, or whatever they mean when they talk about it. But… — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
I've never had a problem with people paying attention to what you're doing and say they find that they liked it. — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
Sometimes you look at a movie and you can see that the actor or actress said, 'I'm taking this onboard because I'm… — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
It's just like with people. You're going to get along better working with them - human or equine - if you ask… — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
When there is conflict, it's good to step away, even for five minutes, because you could say terrible things that you can't… — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
The money I earn from films means I can help the people I want to help - you can do a lot… — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
There's no sense in doing something, especially if it's a hard job, if you can't have a little fun. — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
Speaking more than one language and living in a multicultural family and environment did not seem like anything but what it was: the world… — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
We all experience many freakish and unexpected events - you have to be open to suffering a little. The philosopher Schopenhauer talked about how… — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
As far as money goes, there's a saying in Denmark: 'Your last suit doesn't have any pockets.' You can't take it with you. You… — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
Most movies are lucky to have one moment, one shot that you look at and you always remember that moment and that scene. — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
I like stories that leave you wanting more, leave you wondering, but don't tell you everything. — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
Usually the characters I play are men of few words, who communicate in non-verbal ways. — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
I realise how important it is to use the time I have. I respect people who want to do that by watching television. I… — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
When I land in a country and they ask for 'occupation,' I always just put 'artist.' I think that covers all of it. — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
I was born in New York but as a baby moved to Venezuela and Argentina. I've also lived in Denmark, where my father's from.… — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
