To get a horse to hit a mark without a rider, to get it to stand up, to get it to rear, to get it to pick up a bucket and bring it over is amazing. It’s hard work and very rewarding but can be dangerous. Benedict Cumberbatch Read Quote
I was always performing, doing silly voices. The teachers realized I could go one of two ways: be creative or destructive. Benedict Cumberbatch Read Quote
My first agent dissuaded me from calling myself ‘Cumberbatch.’ I had six months of not very productive time with her, so I changed agents. The new one said, ‘Why aren’t you using your family name? It’s a real attention-grabber.’ I worried, ‘How much is it going to cost to put my name in lights?’ But then I decided that’s not my problem. Benedict Cumberbatch Read Quote
I’m interested in art for all. I don’t want it to be only the sons and daughters of Tory MPs who get to see my plays. Benedict Cumberbatch Read Quote
The more charming person is the person who admits the other person is more charming. Benedict Cumberbatch Read Quote
A woman who knows that she doesn’t have to get all decked out to look good is sexy. A woman who can make you feel smart with her conversation skills is also sexy. I believe the sense of humor is important. Benedict Cumberbatch Read Quote
Landing the role of Stephen Hawking was the most positively surprising thing that has happened to me. Benedict Cumberbatch Read Quote
There’s a huge raft of roles that actors in our culture perform, and you can see any one of about three Hamlets in a year. It’s not something to be completely daunted by. Benedict Cumberbatch Read Quote
I was happy as an only child, but I’ve always wanted to be part of a bigger family. Benedict Cumberbatch Read Quote
