Los Angeles is not a town full of airheads. There's a great deal of wonderful energy there. They say 'yes' to things; not like the endless 'nos' and 'hrrumphs' you get in England! Alan Rickman airheadangelesdeal Change image and share on social
The first time that I came to New York to work properly was the mid-'80s, but I was doing eight shows a week. You have no life. Going to a punk rock club - or whatever the music was at that time - would not have been on my agenda. Alan Rickman 80sagendumclub share on social
When I get off the plane in England I always feel about two inches shorter. Alan Rickman englandfeelinch Change image and share on social
I have every sympathy for writers. It's a mystery to me what they do. I can edit. I can cross out and say, 'I'm not saying that' or, 'How about we move this to here? Wouldn't that make that bit of the story better?' But where any of it comes from is beyond me. I will never write a play or a novel. Alan Rickman bitecrossedit share on social
If people want to know who I am, it is all in the work. Alan Rickman peoplework Change image and share on social
Who I am gets in the way of people looking innocently at the parts I play. Alan Rickman innocentlypartpeople Change image and share on social
I want to swim in both directions at once. Desire success, court failure. Alan Rickman courtdesiredirection Change image and share on social
Actors are agents of change. A film, a piece of theater, a piece of music, or a book can make a difference. It can change the world. Alan Rickman actoragentbook Change image and share on social
I am the character you are not supposed to like. Alan Rickman charactersuppose Change image and share on social
If you could build a house on a trampoline, that would suit me fine. Alan Rickman buildfinehouse Change image and share on social