English - Actor | December 31, 1943 -
The hierarchy of class in London was rigid. It was like a religion. It still is to a certain extent.
Ben Kingsley
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The camera does not like acting. The camera is only interested in filming behaviour. So you damn well learn your lines until you know them inside out, while standing on your head!
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When you drop your guard in films, the acting process compensates. You get lazy and you start acting.
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With narration, you have to be very accurate with your voice. It's a good exercise to do.
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It is better for me to serve a charity as an actor or a voice, rather than at a luncheon being just a celebrity.
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When I choose a role it's either because I recognise the man, or that I'm very curious to know him. If I neither recognise nor know him, then it is better that I don't play him.
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In England, it's now Sir Ben. Mister has just disappeared. It's not even on my passport anymore. They've taken Mister away from me.
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I've never had to turn my hand to anything for monetary gain, other than pretending to be somebody else. I'm deeply fortunate.
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I have never felt bereft of anything.
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I'm very in love with the fact that the camera is revolted by acting and loves behaviour.
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I think if I were to go back on stage I might be in great danger of acting.
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I would like to make it known, on this program, loud and clear, that I would absolutely embrace with all five of my arms being a Bond villain.
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