“How many films take 10 years? That’s what stands out. That you’re with this character for longer than you are with any character ever. So that’s the legacy.” - Dame Maggie Smith
“I’m trying to challenge myself. If there’s not a certain amount of fear – a voice saying, ‘you can’t do that’ – then I don’t really have anything to really push against. Just because I worked for 10 years doesn’t mean that I’m 10 years ahead. I’m probably no better or worse than the average actor coming out of drama school at this point.”
Do you ever Google yourself?
“I try to stay away from the internet. Occasionally, I’ll type my name into Google to see what comes up — that’s funny. At the moment, it’s ‘gay’, ‘Twitter’ and ‘alcoholic’. That’s the top three [laughs]. ‘Gay’ always comes up, although it comes up for most people — even Florence Welch. So, really, if people aren’t saying you’re gay, you don’t have a career. I’m sure there are a few ostensibly straight celebrities who are gay, but that’s their f*cking business. They’ll choose if and when they come out — they can’t be forced into it..”
- Daniel Radcliffe by Danielle Levitt for Shortlist Magazine Feb 2012 [x]
