Actor's Integrity Quotes

I don't really mind not being a part of a film - because if there is no part for me, I will never force myself upon a film. I feel like it's just a distraction. If it is not organically incorporated into the story, it just feels like a stupid appearance, like a sort of wink. I hate that.

In terms of jobs, I'm an actor. There's gotta' be depth there. I'd never say yes to something just to play the hot guy. That's not what I'm interested in.

I think it's so important as an actor that you hang on to your own inner compass, because so many people want to guide you - 'This is what you should you be doing'. But I want to do different things.

I am an actor first and foremost. Even without my involvement in politics, I was staying away from sub-standard work.

As an actor, there's no faking it.

When I do things that aren't very good, I'm worse as an actor. I don't know what I pick up - but it's something not very nice.

I am not someone who will pick just any role in order to work. I want to attempt different characters.

I can't put much weight into whether the public likes me because the more important thing is that, as an actor, I can truly say that there's not a single director or actor who I've worked with who'd have a bad thing to say about me.

I can never wink at the audience.