58 Quotes by Ed Westwick

I don't want to do something where I play a kid in a school. And I don't understand these spoof movies.

I grew up with it. As a young actor, I was always aware of the brilliant work of Shakespeare. We studied Romeo & Juliet and Macbeth in school. As a young actor, you're always mystified and intrigued by such brilliant work. To actually have the chance to be involved in this production was a wonderful thing for me.

Live fast, die young.

To be respected as an actor it doesn't help to be seen out in the clubs.

I like the glamorous indie rock look, like The Libertines. But you know, without the heroin needle sticking out of my arm.

I don't think musicals are my thing. I'm not a big fan. Definitely have to get on the stage and do something like a straight play.

I can't stand watching myself on TV.

I was just doing bits and pieces of acting in the U.K. I'd been in the film 'Breaking and Entering' - Anthony Minghella gave me my start and I miss him dearly. Then I made the trip out to L.A., during one of their pilot seasons, which was when they were developing 'Gossip Girl,' and I auditioned, and things came together.

You have to do things that excite you; you have to have a passion for your work. Otherwise you're just a face on the screen.