I haven't done period dramas back-to-back, or really anything back-to-back. You get asked to do what you're most recently famed for, so I'm careful of not repeating myself. Benedict Cumberbatch askbackcareful Change image and share on social
It's difficult because nothing's preordained by plan and you can't control it. That's one of those joys and thrills and nerve-racking realities of being an actor. A lot has to do with luck, no matter what your talent or contribution can be. Benedict Cumberbatch actorcontributioncontrol share on social
I love theatre, and you learn too much as an actor and enjoy too much of it not to want to go back a lot. Benedict Cumberbatch actorbackenjoy Change image and share on social
A woman who knows that she doesn't have to get all decked out to look good is sexy. A woman who can make you feel smart with her conversation skills is also sexy. I believe the sense of humor is important. Benedict Cumberbatch conversationdeckfeel share on social
I'm interested in art for all. I don't want it to be only the sons and daughters of Tory MPs who get to see my plays. Benedict Cumberbatch artdaughterinterest Change image and share on social
My first, big, silly role at school was as Arthur Crocker-Harris in Rattigan's 'The Browning Version,' where my job was to make school-masters' wives weep with recognition. Benedict Cumberbatch arthurbigbrown Change image and share on social
Any privacy in public is a hard thing to negotiate. Benedict Cumberbatch hardnegotiateprivacy Change image and share on social
The more charming person is the person who admits the other person is more charming. Benedict Cumberbatch admitcharmperson Change image and share on social
I love doing impersonations of people. Benedict Cumberbatch impersonationlovepeople Change image and share on social
I've been broody since I was 12, but I can't just get anyone pregnant. It has got to be the right person. Benedict Cumberbatch broodyhaveperson Change image and share on social
