72 Quotes by Tom Hollander

I’m no Kenneth Branagh or Ben Stiller. I’m not that single-minded, ‘I’m producing it, directing it, and starring in it’ kind of person; that’s not me.

You’re always a bit blind. If you look at stuff a few years later, you get a more objective look at it.

You always think, “Oh, I’m sure I could have done that better.” But generally speaking, I am very proud of this.

Nothing else is as fulfilling as playing a part in which you are able to have a significant say in the creative process all the way through. How many actors get to do that? It’s extremely rare.

Stories about vicars are always being told because they’re at the heart of our society. Vicars touch all parts of the community and see life in all its extremity.

I’ve always wanted to do a real comedy. I haven’t done enough, and it seems silly not to do more, considering the fact that people tend to laugh at me.

I actually don’t subscribe to the notion that comedy is easier than drama. When you’re trying to be funny and you’re not funny, that’s really terrible. It’s a horrible feeling.

If you’re actually being paid to be miserable, and to be as miserable as you can be, that’s a very fortunate thing, if you’re prone to occasional lapses of spirit.

I don’t think anyone could ever be wholly satisfied with their performance.