This is going to sound completely absurd, but I do sometimes feel like the enjoyment of an awards ceremony or the pride in the finished article hasn't ever surpassed the joy of doing the work, of making it. The doing it is really the bit I'm there for. Chiwetel Ejiofor absurdarticleaward share on social
The Second World War simplified things like race, and people came down on very clear lines. Chiwetel Ejiofor clearlinepeople Change image and share on social
Different people approach the universe in different ways, but they also approach their own expectations in different ways. Chiwetel Ejiofor approachexpectationpeople Change image and share on social
I was able to go on stage and work until it felt right or felt good. It meant that I very quickly realised that it was the job for me. Chiwetel Ejiofor feltgoodjob Change image and share on social
I started, obviously, doing theater, and I always thought that I would; in a way, I always thought that I'd be a theater actor. When I was starting out, I didn't really plan on making films, actually. Chiwetel Ejiofor actorfilmmake Change image and share on social
London and L.A. are both places I feel I can call home. It's a nice balance of Californian calm and that slightly more engaged, electric London vibe that I've always loved. Chiwetel Ejiofor balancecaliforniancall Change image and share on social
Solomon Northup is one of the most remarkable people I've ever encountered in my life; one of the most amazing stories I have ever been in any kind of contact with. To not tell that story would have been disgraceful, in my opinion. Chiwetel Ejiofor amazecontactdisgraceful share on social
I enjoyed being in California for a while. But that's the thing about London: you can't really shake it. I've always had the impression when I was in L.A. for long periods of time that simultaneously my life was happening somewhere else, and I'm missing it. Chiwetel Ejiofor californiaenjoyhappen share on social
I wouldn't be the same actor if I couldn't do theater. Chiwetel Ejiofor actortheater Change image and share on social
As an actor, you express certain things because they need to be expressed, and then you don't really feel a need to do it again. I want to feel something else, you know? Chiwetel Ejiofor actorexpressfeel Change image and share on social
