Ed Stoppard Quotes

'Soul Plane' put me in a position to succeed. I'm glad I had the opportunity to be the lead man.

Long ago, I was lucky enough to shoot 'Flashpoint' and 'Durham County' at the same time. It doesn't happen often in an actor's life that you get two great parts simultaneously.

I'm fortunate to have got the opportunity to play interesting characters.

The truth is, if you're lucky enough to work, you're a lucky actor.

Getting a role in 'Harry Potter' was like winning the lottery. But no one deserves an acting job.

In 1981, I borrowed 2,000 pounds - a lot of money back then - paid 50 quid for a seat, packed my own sandwich, and hopped on a plane to America. It was a mighty leap, but one that paid off. A week later, I got a job called 'Remington Steele.'

'Mad Men' has been my big break. I'm beyond thrilled.

I'd been going up for things, but I hadn't got anything, and then 'Anne Frank' came out, and there was a sudden flurry. I got a call saying they wanted to see me at the Globe, which was incredible because I'd been coming here since I was 12.

I hadn't worked for a year when I had my Prison Break audition and it was the easiest audition I've ever had. I got the script on Friday, went to the audition on Monday and got the part on Tuesday. I was shooting the pilot a week later. I didn't have time to be nervous - it happened so quickly.

My first big break was 'White Chicks.' I had only been acting for about two years and I certainly didn't feel like I was ready for such an opportunity. It could only be the hand of God blessing me. I accept everything I'm given with great appreciation.

My biggest ambition when I was younger was to appear on stage at what was then Nimrod, which is the theatre where my father used to take me on Sunday afternoons to see matinees. The most extraordinary things used to occur on that stage.

I've been really lucky. When I decided to go to LA I said I was going to quit modelling and just go and see how I do. In the first two weeks I got three movies. I was so excited I had all my furniture shipped out from New York.

Basically, as soon as I saw that there was a role available on '24,' I jumped at it, and then when I sat down and talked to them, it seemed to get more interesting and more fun.

No, I don't regret doing anything, and, you know, at the time, 'Monster-in-Law' was... I was so excited to get that part. I got to be in a big movie for a few months. I got work, and everybody on it was really nice, and it was a fun experience.

I've been incredibly lucky. I know what it's like to be an unemployed actor, to beat the bricks. I've been in the right place at the right time.

The truth is, you don't ever decide on a role, not when you first begin. You audition for the role, and you're lucky to get it.

I auditioned for 'HQ' and got it. I decided to stay in New York and ride this 'HQ' thing out. That was a good decision.

I always wanted to act. I am very passionate about the art. So when I got the opportunity, I was more than happy.

It's every actor's dream to be called the character's name.

When I got that role of Mateo in 'Superstore,' it was such a huge victory for me, professionally and personally.

I'm glad to be a part of 'Botched' and I'm thankful for the opportunity.

I've been very lucky to have had the opportunity to play a diverse cast of characters in the short time I've been a voice actor.

In fact, my uncle did his first full play at the Westin Playhouse because my dad put in a good word for him to the producer.

Even if you are an established actor's son or daughter, you need to work hard.

I grew up in Summerhill in Dublin's inner city, and I came across an open audition, and they were looking for inner city kids who had not acted. I signed up.