I’m not a great fan of monarchy in general, but I have to say the Danish monarchy is closer to the people; it’s not as stuffy as the English one. Viggo Mortensen Read Quote
When I have a day off, I won’t spend it at a Hollywood party. I’d rather be at home with paints and a blank canvas. Viggo Mortensen Read Quote
I like a twisted sense of humour. On ‘A History of Violence,’ David Cronenberg and I would be doing the grimmest scenes and laugh a lot. Viggo Mortensen Read Quote
A little recognition is not a bad thing because it means people appreciate your work. The only problem is when you can’t walk down the street or have a meal without people looking at you. I want to be the one looking at people. Viggo Mortensen Read Quote
Those who have the power and should be the most responsible are often the least responsible. Viggo Mortensen Read Quote
People will like to say that ‘Eastern Promises’ is brutal, but the only reason they say that is because the scenes stick with them. They are realistic. They are in-your-face and you see the consequences. It’s not a bunch of quick editing cuts. Viggo Mortensen Read Quote
It’s very rare you get a great script just handed to you, or sent to you, by someone you don’t know. Viggo Mortensen Read Quote
The money I earn from films means I can help the people I want to help – you can do a lot of good if you want to. Viggo Mortensen Read Quote
It’s just like with people. You’re going to get along better working with them – human or equine – if you ask politely rather than demand that they do things. Viggo Mortensen Read Quote
