Because Quote by Tim Pigott-Smith Download Open image “In television, I was first cast as a cavalry officer because of my name.” — Tim Pigott-Smith ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.6 out of 5 (8 ratings) Copy quoteShare Because Cast First Name Television
I came up with the Vic Reeves character for a stage project and people presume that's my name, even when I do other acting… — Vic Reeves Copy Share Image
I was determined to be an actor and make a name in the industry, and hence, I did. — Nawazuddin Siddiqui Copy Share Image
I was initially cast as Corporal Hicks, and I was fired after a couple weeks of filming because I got busted for possession of… — James Remar Copy Share Image
The first movie I appeared in was Carry On Cowboy, though not as an actor. I was just riding horses. — Richard O'Brien Copy Share Image
When I was coming up with the Hal Hartley films, I was cast as a no one. I had no name visibility. I was… — Martin Donovan Copy Share Image
My first paid role was my first job out of drama school, which was 'Just William.' It was a BBC TV show. I played… — Lily James Copy Share Image
I was a 'name' in Europe because the type of picture I appeared in and the characters I played had a special appeal for… — Van Heflin Copy Share Image
I've played quite a lot of real people, and it carries a special responsibility. — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
Villains are always the best roles, but that meant that for months afterwards, all I got offered were absolute cads and bounders and really… — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
Performing King Charles in Mike Bartlett's astonishing play in London and New York has been one of the high points of my career. — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
My parents were fantastic. I was an only child, so I had a lot of love and too much attention. I don't think I… — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
When I have a good performance, I'm wrecked at the end of it. I feel completely empty, and tears are pouring down my face… — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
I have only met Prince Charles once, when he was very charming and easy to chat to. I have always had a soft spot… — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
For sheer excitement, a weekend in New York is unbeatable. Arrive on Friday morning, leave on Monday night, and don't worry about jet lag… — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
What makes Biarritz special, as far as I'm concerned, are the fantastic coastline, the beaches - such as the Cotes des Basques - and… — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
Of course there is a danger of typecasting, and since 'Jewel in the Crown' appeared, I have had countless offers to play sadistic policemen… — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
One is a painter because one wants so-called freedom; one doesn't want to go to the office every morning. — Marcel Duchamp Copy Share Image
I gave my archive to Emory University because there's a really dear friend who teaches there, Rudolph Byrd, and he's the editor. — Alice Walker Copy Share Image
Because of the womb being a central phenomenon in the feminine body, the whole psychology of woman differs: she is non-aggressive, non-inquiring, non-questioning, non-doubting,… — Rajneesh Copy Share Image
I love casting against type and doing things you wouldn't expect, because I think you get more interesting performances that way. Hollywood loves to… — David S. Goyer Copy Share Image
There were songs that we cut out after we chose the name, because 'Praise Break' turned out to be an underlying concept that I… — Daniel Caesar Copy Share Image
It took me 20 years to buy an electric typewriter, because I was afraid it would be too sensitive. I like to bang the… — Elmore Leonard Copy Share Image
I was also known as Frodo because I was an early adopter of 'The Lord of the Rings. — Tom Perrotta Copy Share Image
I believe in taxation and health care that is outside the usual libertarian mandate, because I don't want people to have to suffer. It's… — Neil Peart Copy Share Image
It's like saying French shouldn't be taught because you don't understand it because it's new. Shakespeare is just like learning a new, exciting language. — Samuel Barnett Copy Share Image
Whether it was Little League or playing with your brothers or sisters, that was always a problem. If I would lose - because I… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
Sometimes, when full and in fear that I will continue to eat unwanted food just because it's staring at me, I will place my… — Rachel Nichols Copy Share Image
I didn't want to do 'Fashion Police' because I thought, 'This is stupid, this is beneath me, who wants to talk about fashion?' It… — Joan Rivers Copy Share Image
