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…

— 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…

— 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…

— Benedict Cumberbatch

[While voicing cartoons] you have to lose your sanity and inhibitions and any kind of dignity and just throw yourself around a…

— 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…

— 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…

— Benedict Cumberbatch

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

— Benedict Cumberbatch

I think with any characterization there's a point where you empathize, no matter how much of a deviance his or her actions…

— Benedict Cumberbatch

When are you ever settled enough to have kids?

— Benedict Cumberbatch

You have to sometimes just run with the problem rather than trying to solve it with hi-tech wizardry and lots of planning.

— Benedict Cumberbatch

I have memories of clouds whisking by while sitting in the pushchair on the roof of my parents' flat. I loved it!…

— Benedict Cumberbatch

I love doing impersonations of people.

— Benedict Cumberbatch

The armoury of having any academic education does not necessarily set you up for being a good or better actor.

— Benedict Cumberbatch

There are things that are a given, that you've already established, and obviously, visually, certain iconic things that can't be completely removed,…

— Benedict Cumberbatch

One of the fears of having too much work is not having time to observe. And once you get recognised, there is…

— Benedict Cumberbatch

I've realised now that the reality of children is you have to be in the right place with the right person.

— Benedict Cumberbatch

There's so much in the 21st century that is stymied by bureaucracy and mediocrity and committee.

— Benedict Cumberbatch

I struggle to learn by rote. I've had meltdowns on set. Which is embarrassing and shameful.

— Benedict Cumberbatch

I remember very clearly someone saying, 'Don't shake hands with the cactus,' and I thought, 'Well, why not? What could possibly go…

— Benedict Cumberbatch

Sherlock [Holmes] is on the side of the angels, but don't think he's one of them. He uses similar means, but it…

— Benedict Cumberbatch