What is it about actors? God knows I get bored with actors talking about themselves. Alan Rickman actorboregod Change image and share on social
And it's a human need to be told stories. The more we're governed by idiots and have no control over our destinies, the more we need to tell stories to each other about who we are, why we are, where we come from, and what might be possible. Alan Rickman controldestinygovern share on social
Maverick is a word which appeals to me more than misfit. Maverick is active, misfit is passive. Alan Rickman activeappealmaverick Change image and share on social
I always feel that when I come to Edinburgh, in many ways I am coming home. Alan Rickman comeedinburghfeel Change image and share on social
I'm still living the life where you get home and open the fridge and there's half a pot of yogurt and a half a can of flat Coca-Cola. Alan Rickman cocacolaflat Change image and share on social
Film has to be reflecting the world that we live in, and that's all you want to be a part of. Actors inhabit the same planet as everyone else. It's a weird thing that happens when you're an actor because people hold you up because you somehow embody in parts groups of people or people's hopes or something. Alan Rickman actorembodyfilm share on social
I think there should be laughs in everything. Sometimes, it's a slammed door, a pie in the face or just a recognition of our frailties. Alan Rickman doorfacefrailty Change image and share on social
It is an ancient need to be told stories. But the story needs a great storyteller. Thanks for all of it, Jo. Alan Rickman ancientgreatstory Change image and share on social
The audience should feel like voyeurs. Their response is absolutely crucial. Alan Rickman absolutelyaudiencecrucial Change image and share on social
Acting touches nerves you have absolutely no control over. Alan Rickman absolutelyactcontrol Change image and share on social