102 Quotes by Rhys Ifans

Villains are fun. I think the important thing in playing them is that they don't see themselves as villains. It lets you be a little more expansive.

Each generation needs a 'Spider-Man' to mirror their angst.

Every time the Tories get a bit of power, they rip off all the things I love... The mining industry. Milk.

I've worked with Hollywood stars, but the reason most of the Hollywood stars I've worked with are Hollywood stars is that they're excellent actors, so I've been very lucky.

The strange thing is, if I was speaking to drama students about the thing that you should do if you're lucky enough to know or to meet the character that you're playing, I'd say, 'It's obvious: you quiz them diligently about their experience.'

People say: 'Oh, it's only acting,' but it's not ever just acting. At least not with me.

The older I get, I'm really reminded how important the arts are to our wellbeing as a society.

Acting is a tough, difficult job with long unsociable hours, although it can be a brilliant job, too. I don't want to complain too much, as nurses, farmers and teachers are out working long hours.

As an actor, our very palette is one of imagination. So it is a walk onto an empty space and then imagine the world beyond it is what we do.