Richard Armitage Quotes

Since real spies are so good, you never really know what actual spying is. But I do think spying is a lot more dangerous than we are led to believe.

I think understanding or comprehension is probably the strongest emotion that you feel, or at least some kind of empathy.

I have a bit of pride, which is always my downfall.

It’s hilarious to be considered a sex symbol. In school I was a beanpole with a nose I hadn’t grown into. Being thought of as sexy makes one employable, but it’s not going to last forever, so I try not to think about it. It’s like something that exists outside of me.

The problem with me is I read everything, but it’s only the bad stuff that stays with me. It’s weird, you only need to be told something once and it stays with you.

I never like to go out of character when filming starts. I fear that if I do, I might not be able to pick it up again.

Ive never been that cute kid that was forgiven for being naughty.

I have an accountant, obviously, because I’m self employed, and I use an independent financial adviser. I trust my accountant because we have worked together for a long time now.

Tolkien was, I believe, writing about his experience in the First and Second World Wars, where he would have spent a lot of time without any female contact. He was part of the fellowship of men who went to war, and I think, really, that’s what he’s writing about.

I’m probably more of a new man. I’m not particularly alpha. ‘Nourish and nurture’ are my watchwords as opposed to ‘search and destroy’.

I think insanity is the hardest thing to play.

Unfortunately, my love life is nil. I’m working too much – but I would like to settle down at some point.

I think if I had come out of drama school and been an instant Hollywood superstar, I would be taking long, leisurely holidays.

I love being grungy and dirty.

I think most conflicts do end with negotiated settlements; some don’t, but most do.

I can’t bear shopping. I can choose clothes for my characters, but not for myself. I’ve got no dress sense. Or I’ve lost it.

Do people really think that about my nose? I spent my whole life hating it, so its amusing that people like it!

I’m not a massive fan of 3D. I’ve seen some good 3D, and I’ve seen quite a lot of bad 3D. I think if a film is created for the shock effect of 3D, then it’s a certain type of film that I’m not massively bothered about.