I’m essentially the result of other people’s imagination. And that’s fine. Because of other people’s imagination, I’ve played parts I would never have thought I could do. Still, I’ve never had a hankering or an ambition for any particular role. John Hurt Read Quote
I’m somewhat old-fashioned, and I still talk about playing a part. I don’t talk about my work – ‘I’ve seen some of your work’ – there’s not much work in it, is there? John Hurt Read Quote
Half the stuff I have done which has been successful would never have been made if it had been shown to focus groups. John Hurt Read Quote
Really, I’m only alive out of curiosity. I’m very curious about where we’re all marching. John Hurt Read Quote
Don’t forget there are two sides to performing. Finding the truth, but you also have to be transparent enough for the audience to see it. How many times have you seen a performance and thought: ‘Well, it seems to be meaning a great deal to you but it ain’t coming across to me?’ It is to be shared. John Hurt Read Quote
Parents are the worst teachers, if they are good at it and you’re not. My father thought I was the densest offspring he could have produced. John Hurt Read Quote
Everything that came to me, in terms of the ritzier side of performing, was a plus. John Hurt Read Quote
