I try to be fussy about the parts I play. I think that's quite prudent, it means you're stretching different muscles, and… — Matthew Macfadyen Copy Share Image
I did four or five years in telly, and by the end of it was drained. I was a bit sick of myself. I… — Matthew Macfadyen Copy Share Image
I've worried more and more as the years have gone on. The more you're seen to be doing well, the more stress there is.… — Matthew Macfadyen Copy Share Image
I have felt some twinges recently, about parts I wanted to play that I may be getting too old and fat to do. 'Hamlet,'… — Matthew Macfadyen Copy Share Image
I would hate not to do a play every couple of years. I think it's not me. — Matthew Macfadyen Copy Share Image
I think it sits quite happily with me, the condition of being an actor. I see some people getting quite eaten up with it,… — Matthew Macfadyen Copy Share Image
It must be odd, being recognisable. I would hate to lose that anonymity. It happened for a while with 'Spooks.' No one notices me… — Matthew Macfadyen Copy Share Image
No one will guide you in the right direction, in the end you have to learn for yourself. You have to grow up yourself. — Matthew Macfadyen Copy Share Image
I was quite a shy child. I would get terribly nervous and throw up before my birthday party. And then I would be fine.… — Matthew Macfadyen Copy Share Image
The actor in me would always like to be more dashing, or slimmer, or have nicer hair. — Matthew Macfadyen Copy Share Image
I think I do have a good eye. It's quite liberating, being in a position to read a script and say, 'No.' It's really… — Matthew Macfadyen Copy Share Image
I'd auditioned for the National Youth Theatre and I didn't get a place and it was terrifying. — Matthew Macfadyen Copy Share Image
