Rufus Sewell Quotes

I am not really into buying a lot of expensive things.

Ikea people do not drive flashy cars or stay at luxury hotels.

My philosophy is to live below your means.

I'm not a big spender. I don't get into all the jewelry and all that.

I don't really shop a lot, just cause I'd rather not spend my money on clothes.

I lived in a studio apartment until my mid-30s. I don't have an extravagant lifestyle.

I don't take fancy vacations. I buy all my jewelry at Claire's. I can't remember the last time I went out to a fancy dinner. My family lives in a modest two-bedroom apartment, and my kids share a bedroom. But I do have one extravagant vice: shoes.

I don't waste money on smart, expensive clothes.

I don't spend on expensive brands. I don't need foreign holidays.

When it comes to spending, I don't splash out on fancy cars - I never have. I'm not a car man and, in fact, don't even drive. Although I own a vehicle - it only cost £3,000, and I can't even tell you the make - friends are kind enough to drive me around. It doesn't make sense to waste lots of money on cars.

I don't feel comfortable with luxury, and I try to stay fairly normal.

I don't shop as much as I find.

I very rarely shop. The only money I spend is on, like, Uber and food.

I shop once in six months. My friends often point at my shoes to tell me that they've worn out. It's embarrassing, but it doesn't affect me too much. I shop when I have to.

I'm not extravagant. I share my house in London with five roommates. I take the Tube. I intend to stay the exact same person I always was.

I'm a practitioner of elegant frugality. I don't feel comfortable telling other people what to do, so I just try and lead by example.

Some people call themselves fiscal conservatives; my wife says I'm just cheap.

I'm not that materialistic. I like nice clothes and that, but I don't spend lots of money on stuff. I'm not really into TV, I don't have an iPod, I've got a gramophone.

It's the intelligent thing to be frugal.

What you did was live on very little. I think all of us that were competing - Bill is the same way - you don't need much to live.

I learned how to live on five and sometimes ten dollars a week.

A dash of frugality is a good thing for everyone.

I live way below my means.

I don't live lavishly, so it's not like I have 20 assistants and travel privately and shop every day.

I've always saved. I believe in keeping money back for a rainy day and living within my means. I don't buy expensive clothes; I have a 10-year-old car I'm hoping to replace when a big job comes in. I suppose when we do go on family holidays, I am quite happy to spend when we are there.