One of the best things about being an actor is that it's a meritocracy. Benedict Cumberbatch actormeritocracything Change image and share on social
When are you ever settled enough to have kids? Benedict Cumberbatch kidsettle Change image and share on social
I love doing impersonations of people. Benedict Cumberbatch impersonationlovepeople 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
Do awards change careers? Well, I haven't heard of many stories where that's the case. It's a fun excuse to meet colleagues and celebrate people who've done well that year in certain people's eyes, and it's nothing more than that. Benedict Cumberbatch awardcareercase 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'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
I was always performing, doing silly voices. The teachers realized I could go one of two ways: be creative or destructive. Benedict Cumberbatch creativedestructiveperform Change image and share on social
I was thrilled with how the first series of 'Sherlock' was received. It was such great fun to film, which makes it so rewarding when something you enjoy is so well received. Benedict Cumberbatch enjoyfilmfun Change image and share on social
