21 Quotes by Sam Riley

'On the Road' is another one of those, a film in which the audience has a very clear idea of who they think your character is, so you know you are asking for it. But that's the challenge.

I couldn't really take a girl from Berlin to live in Leeds. I love it here. I miss the Yorkshire sense of humor and things like bitter and Yorkshire puddings, but I can still get my hands on salt 'n' vinegar crisps.

I'd been told I was going to be the next big thing. But in actual fact, the complete opposite happened.

I'm an actor, of course, so I like to show off.

Part of what makes your performances more convincing is that your own image isn't getting in the way. And the more you can keep it like that, the better for your work and your state of mind.

My parents are relieved as much as anything that I'm getting some work.

I was one of the only ones there interested in acting. You find when you're doing school plays that a lot of people there were on punishment, or something.

To do a studio film, something with Disney. My father is thrilled.

I've no interest in going on a road trip. If I want to go on holiday, I want to sit on a beach, swim, drink cocktails and read a book.