408 Quotes by Anthony Hopkins

I know that the arts are important. I'm not denying that, but I can't associate myself with all the claptrap that goes on around it.

I've always been hopeless at everything when I was a kid. That's why I became an actor - 'cause I couldn't do anything else.

And I love a scary movie. It makes your toes curl and it's not you going through it.

I'm very much a loner. I don't like long relationships with people and I always keep people at a distance.

I don't know why they gave me a knighthood - though it's very nice of them - but I only ever use the title in the U.S. The Americans insist on it and get offended if I don't.

I'm not unfamiliar with music, and I really do write music. I've gotten a talent for it. I don't have the technical skills, but I do plan to learn.

I love roller coasters. I don't get a chance often, but I've gone to Magic Mountain and gone on the rides. I love roller coasters.

I love the hour in makeup. It gives you time to think and have a cup of coffee. It's my favorite part of the day.

What I do is just go over and over and over my lines and learn the script so well that I can just be easy and relaxed. That's the way I always work.