Planning a career, I always find that such a tricky thing, because I don't have much of a plan, really. Christian Bale careerfindplan Change image and share on social
I think trying too hard to be sexy is the worst thing in the world a woman can do. Christian Bale badhardsexy Change image and share on social
I met my grandfather just before he died, and it was the first time that I had seen Dad with a relative of his. It was interesting to see my own father as a son and the body language and alteration in attitude that comes with that, and it sort of changed our relationship for the better. Christian Bale alterationattitudebody share on social
It's the actors who are prepared to make fools of themselves who are usually the ones who come to mean something to the audience. Christian Bale actoraudiencefool Change image and share on social
'The Machinist' changed me. I learned that I really enjoy, literally, not saying a damned word for days at a time, except for what was in the scene. Whole days of... nothing. Just... standing still. I know a lot of people found it bizarre, because they'd be standing right next to me thinking, 'Why aren't we talking? What's going on?' Christian Bale bizarrechangedamn share on social
A teenager usually wants to try to get people to notice him in some way, to feel like someone gives a damn. Me, all that attention, I just wanted to fade into the background. Be invisible. Disappear. Christian Bale attentionbackgrounddamn Change image and share on social
I mean, first of all, let me say whichever superhero first came up with the idea of wearing a cape, he wasn't really onto anything good. The number of times I'm treading on that damn thing or I throw a punch and it ends up covering my whole head. It's really not practical. Christian Bale capecoverdamn share on social
So yeah, a good director will be able to listen and hear everything, but have a confident vision of his own that he can say, 'oh yeah - that's a great point.' And you never know; often you can help far more than you think you can, because there's so much more that he's juggling than an actor. Christian Bale actorconfidentdirector share on social
I always figure hey, look, I'm not a rock star, I'm an actor. I'm somebody who's meant to be other people and I'm not meant to be here representing myself. I'm happier when I'm presenting myself as other characters. Christian Bale actorcharacterfigure share on social