Mystique is rare now, isn't it? There aren't that many enigmas in this modern world. Benedict Cumberbatch enigmamodernmystique Change image and share on social
We're living through a time where we are fighting wars fostered by politics, admittedly not on the same scale as the First World War, but with equally tragic realities for our soldiers and their families. Benedict Cumberbatch admittedlyequallyfamily share on social
The further you get away from yourself, the more challenging it is. Not to be in your comfort zone is great fun. Benedict Cumberbatch challengecomfortfun Change image and share on social
If I'd had fame early on, I'd have been able to abuse it in the way that a young man should. Benedict Cumberbatch abuseearlyfame Change image and share on social
It'd be really nice to wake up looking like, I don't know, Jake Gyllenhaal and think, 'Let's try this on for a day and see how it feels.' Benedict Cumberbatch dayfeltgyllenhaal Change image and share on social
I think with any characterization there's a point where you empathize, no matter how much of a deviance his or her actions may be from your understanding of humanity. Benedict Cumberbatch actioncharacterizationdeviance Change image and share on social
Landing the role of Stephen Hawking was the most positively surprising thing that has happened to me. Benedict Cumberbatch happenhawkland Change image and share on social
My own grandfathers were a submarine commander and a 'desert rats' tank operator in the Second World War. Benedict Cumberbatch commanderdesertgrandfather Change image and share on social
To get a horse to hit a mark without a rider, to get it to stand up, to get it to rear, to get it to pick up a bucket and bring it over is amazing. It's hard work and very rewarding but can be dangerous. Benedict Cumberbatch amazebringbucket share on social