125 Quotes by Alan Cumming

Romeo is the most misunderstood character in literature, I think. He's hardcore to play because he's displaying the characteristics of Hamlet at the beginning, and, well, then everything else happens.

My mum always told me I was precious, while my dad always told me I was worthless. I think that's a good grounding for a balanced life.

I don't feel I'm a compulsive person. I multitask. I'm really well-organised, and I have lots of people to help me.

Once in a while it's good to challenge yourself in a way that's really daunting.

I think you can be as big as you like as long as you mean it. I really do.

With 'Urban Secrets,' I just really liked the idea of wandering around chatting to people.

I come more to Scotland than I ever used to, so I feel more connected to it, more part of the zeitgeist. You know when you realize you have a choice and I'm choosing my homeland. It's funny: when you get older these things creep up to you.

I'm Scottish first, and it's odd to hear that I'm a Scottish-American.

Actually I like working kind of fast, because if you got it, why bother doing it over and over?