I think I went through early years of my career sort of thinking, "Well, maybe I'm just not British enough." And I always remember my father saying to me, "Don't think you're English, because however English you feel, some Englishman is going to remind you that you're not." Now, for him it must have been a much more acute experience, because he immigrated to England. I was born there, so I kind of felt I had the right to assume that I was British, but it's true. The English are a very warm and welcoming people, but there's a streak in there that reminds you, occasionally.
I've worked with actors who treat the first two takes like rehearsals. And that's okay. If the camera is on you and we're doing a scene where I'm off… - Alfred Molina
I've worked with actors who treat the first two takes like rehearsals. And that's okay. If the camera is on you and we're doing a scene where I'm off…
- Alfred Molina
I've always been terrified about being bored. I always think being bored is the worst thing. The only strategic decision I ever made as an actor was … - Alfred Molina
I've always been terrified about being bored. I always think being bored is the worst thing. The only strategic decision I ever made as an actor was …
I've always loved teaching acting. I think it helps me to kind of get back to basics. It's like a refresher course for me as well, so in a sense, I'm… - Alfred Molina
I've always loved teaching acting. I think it helps me to kind of get back to basics. It's like a refresher course for me as well, so in a sense, I'm…
Playing villains is very liberating because unlike the leading man, nothing is expected of you. Leading men have to look good, they have to behave in… - Alfred Molina
Playing villains is very liberating because unlike the leading man, nothing is expected of you. Leading men have to look good, they have to behave in…
I enjoy playing villains - I'm very proud that I belong to a very honorable tradition of British actors who come to Hollywood to play the bad guys. A… - Alfred Molina
I enjoy playing villains - I'm very proud that I belong to a very honorable tradition of British actors who come to Hollywood to play the bad guys. A…
There are many actors who have inspired me: Spencer Tracy for his incredible elegance and, of course, Cary Grant. But, there's also an Italian actor … - Alfred Molina
There are many actors who have inspired me: Spencer Tracy for his incredible elegance and, of course, Cary Grant. But, there's also an Italian actor …
When I look back on my career - if that's what it is - it looks a bit like a crazy quilt, and I think it's just really because, when one job has fini… - Alfred Molina
When I look back on my career - if that's what it is - it looks a bit like a crazy quilt, and I think it's just really because, when one job has fini…
Music is an essential part of my life and I'm completely lost without a good album to listen to or my iPod in my pocket! - Alfred Molina
Music is an essential part of my life and I'm completely lost without a good album to listen to or my iPod in my pocket!
And I think it's because good cons are all based on the victim's need, and the successful con artist is the one, I guess, who can exploit that. I rem… - Alfred Molina
And I think it's because good cons are all based on the victim's need, and the successful con artist is the one, I guess, who can exploit that. I rem…
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