I only sound intelligent when there's a good script writer around. Christian Bale goodintelligentscript Change image and share on social
I don't personally look to my own life experiences for answers about how to play a scene. Christian Bale answerexperiencelife Change image and share on social
But I learned that there's a certain character that can be built from embarrassing yourself endlessly. If you can sit happy with embarrassment, there's not much else that can really get to ya. Christian Bale buildcharacterembarrass Change image and share on social
Certainly I have no attraction to misery. I don't intentionally go for dark. Christian Bale attractiondarkintentionally Change image and share on social
I do like taking stuff seriously that a lot of people look at as nonsense. I enjoy the insanity of that. And I like the commitment that is needed for that. Christian Bale commitmentenjoyinsanity Change image and share on social
I put on weight like Santa Claus. I just get this belly that kind of extends out. Christian Bale bellyclausextend Change image and share on social
I'd love to remain a secret and still work, but I also want people to see the movies I'm in and get a higher profile because of that. I like to think that as long as you continue choosing diverse roles, you can avoid becoming predictable. Christian Bale avoidchoosecontinue 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
I'm not an actor that tends to care. I don't ask 'Is this a close up? Is this a master? Is this a wide? What are you doing? If I look up and notice the camera I go 'Oh, it's a big one today, must be an IMAX.' And that's kinda it for me because it doesn't affect what I'm doing. Christian Bale actoraffectbig share on social
I've always felt that I would rather see an actor, writer, or musician's work, rather than actually know the person. If you know too much about an artist, it somehow lessens their ability to do their work as well. Christian Bale abilityactorartist share on social
