301 Quotes by Benedict Cumberbatch

Our daily lives are so mundane, we get taken over by what is immediately in front of us and we don’t see beyond that.

I’m always playing characters with intellects profoundly superior to mine. That’s great fun, even though it’s as much a fantasy for me as for the people watching me.

Upper class to me means you are either born into wealth or you’re Royalty.

Being on set is quite difficult, because it’s so big and you’ve got to try and relax, which isn’t easy when you know you’re in a massive film. I was terrified for quite a long time.

It’d be really nice to wake up looking like, I don’t know, Jake Gyllenhaal and think, ‘Let’s try this on for a day and see how it feels.’

There are moments when, like all of us, you get a bit self-conscious and you’d rather not be living any of your day in public. Those are the awkward times, but you’ve got to have fun with it.

Every job is incredibly different, and I love it because you’re picking up skill sets and experiences. It’s the university of life.

It’s great for the people who supported me early on to see the success I’m enjoying.

I’m interested in art for all. I don’t want it to be only the sons and daughters of Tory MPs who get to see my plays.