I can't stand directors who try to micro-manage everything. When it happens these days I just walk off set, saying if they don't like the way I'm doing it they can get someone else. Anthony Hopkins daydirectormanage Change image and share on social
I was called 'Dumbo,' like the elephant, as a child because I couldn't understand things at school. Anthony Hopkins callchilddumbo Change image and share on social
My father wasn't a cruel man. And I loved him. But he was a pretty tough character. His own father was even tougher - one of those Victorians, hard as iron - but my dad was tough enough. Anthony Hopkins charactercrueldad Change image and share on social
Actors I admire? Ed Harris, or course, I think he's terrific; because I know he always had to fight being what he looked like a lot, but I think he's a terrific actor. Anthony Hopkins actoradmirefight Change image and share on social
We have a Boesendorfer piano that I play every day. It keeps my brain and my fingers active. Anthony Hopkins activeboesendorferbrain Change image and share on social
I've got no need to prove to myself that I can do Shakespeare. I've done it. Anthony Hopkins haveproveshakespeare Change image and share on social
I think the first British actor who really worked well in cinema was Albert Finney. He was a back-street Marlon Brando. He brought a great wittiness and power to the screen. The best actor we've had. Anthony Hopkins actoralbertback Change image and share on social
If I spent all my time criticising myself, I wouldn't be able to function. There are actors who theorise till the cows come home. I haven't the patience for them. It's maybe shallow, but that's why I'll never be part of the acting set. Anthony Hopkins actactorcow share on social
I know that the arts are important. I'm not denying that, but I can't associate myself with all the claptrap that goes on around it. Anthony Hopkins artassociateclaptrap Change image and share on social
