Colin Firth Quotes

I can't bring you absolute truth in the detailed factual sense. All I can do is bring you an interpretation as I understand it. That's all you can ever get from an actor.

I'm not patient, and some things drive me crazy. In my work, I get incredibly upset when people don't get it right or don't respect others' needs.

I haven't had to struggle very much. I haven't paid my dues. I think I have been lucky.

I have a very long relationship with America. My mother grew up there and I felt to some extent that I partly belong there. I was schooled there briefly for about a year.

If I were to write a book about the progress of getting to a third film, it would be a long one.

The great thing about dealing with people about whom we have historical resources, is that if the writing needs work, there's everywhere to go to enrich it.

So, if you haven't picked up some tips during an apprenticeship like that, you shouldn't be directing. It doesn't mean you can do it, but it loads you up with information.

Most actors will tell you they have some sort of dream of doing something other than what they're doing.

If you don't mind haunting the margins, I think there is more freedom there.