When I choose a role it's either because I recognise the man, or that I'm very curious to know him. If I neither recognise nor know him, then it is better that I don't play him. Ben Kingsley choosecuriousman Change image and share on social
In England, it's now Sir Ben. Mister has just disappeared. It's not even on my passport anymore. They've taken Mister away from me. Ben Kingsley anymorebendisappear Change image and share on social
I think that various styles and methods and approaches are an invention of people who don't understand the process of acting and who try very hard to label things. Ben Kingsley actapproachhard Change image and share on social
I honestly have no strategy whatsoever. I'm waiting for that script to pop through the letterbox and completely surprise me. Ben Kingsley completelyhonestlyletterbox Change image and share on social
I don't honestly think people know what acting is. Ben Kingsley acthonestlypeople Change image and share on social
That hunger of the flesh, that longing for ease, that terror of incarceration, that insistence on tribal honour being obeyed: all of that exists, and it exists everywhere. Ben Kingsley easeexistflesh Change image and share on social
The hierarchy of class in London was rigid. It was like a religion. It still is to a certain extent. Ben Kingsley classextenthierarchy Change image and share on social
With narration, you have to be very accurate with your voice. It's a good exercise to do. Ben Kingsley accurateexercisegood Change image and share on social
One of the greatest things drama can do, at it's best, is to redefine the words we use every day such as love, home, family, loyalty and envy. Tragedy need not be a downer. Ben Kingsley daydownerdrama Change image and share on social