301 Quotes by Benedict Cumberbatch

Maybe it’s because I was an only child, but I’ve always wanted kids.

It’s always important to have the blessing.

People always want to knock you when you’re up.

Conan Doyle is amazing in the way he has Watson describe Sherlock’s posture, mood swings, his hand gestures, and so forth in the novels.

I think with any characterization there’s a point where you empathize, no matter how much of a deviance his or her actions may be from your understanding of humanity.

I’ve been quite a late developer on the clothes front, but I’ve suddenly realised it is one of life’s joys.

I struggle to learn by rote. I’ve had meltdowns on set. Which is embarrassing and shameful.

When you’re a kid, ‘Star Trek’ is a slower burn. It’s funny, it’s entertaining, but it also has a maturity about it – which is its universal appeal, I think.

I was thrilled with how the first series of ‘Sherlock’ was received. It was such great fun to film, which makes it so rewarding when something you enjoy is so well received.