101 Quotes by Geoffrey Rush

I knew all about Edward VIII’s abdication, George VI becoming the king and having a stammer, but nothing about how he got rid of it.

There’s four biggies. There was Elizabeth I, George III, Victoria, and the current queen, who really dominated four eras.

What I appreciated was the fact that the script delved into how Australians were – and still are – condescended to by the English.

I die in almost every film I’ve been in.

I was never a leading man. I’ve always been in the outer concentric circles in the company, being a character actor, which is a good place to be. It gives you that diversity.

I did not want to put myself on the line, as an Australian playing Britains greatest comic actor. The fans of Sellers are obsessive, possessive – and aggressive. I did not want to risk their anger – or my own reputation.

When you are playing an egomaniac running a fantastical ship, you don’t want him to be too suburban. Naturalism doesn’t work on the high seas.

I wouldn’t mind meeting some of the people I’ve attempted to portray from the olden, olden days. They probably would all have really terrible skin and horrible bad breath, and I’d have to give them an Altoid.

I guess I’ve been fortunate in having an ongoing film career while being based in Melbourne. I’m happy to commute. A day on a plane. Come on. It’s easy.