65 Quotes by Christopher Eccleston

I love my accent, I thought it was useful in Gone In 60 Seconds because the standard villain is upper class or Cockney. My Northern accent would be an odd clash opposite Nic Cage.

I think the themes of belonging and parentage and love are obviously universal.

Lots of middle class people are running around pretending to be Cockney.

Often as a child you see someone with a learning disability or Down's Syndrome and my mum and dad were always very quick to explain exactly what was going on and to be in their own way inclusive and welcoming.

I think theatre is by far the most rewarding experience for an actor. You get 4 weeks to rehearse your character and then at 7:30 pm you start acting and nobody stops you, acting with your entire soul.

The money is better in films and television. But in terms of acting, theatre is more rewarding.

We all need a firm sense of identity.

Many times I've sat with a camera and another actor and seen all their fears and insecurities and struggles. You want to support them and help them as much as you can.

I don't see a lot of films. I'm quite choosy, but there's certain films that stick out.