I only sound intelligent when there's a good script writer around. Christian Bale goodintelligentscript Change image and share on social
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
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
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
If everyone really knew what a jerk I am in real life, I wouldn't be so adored in the slightest. Christian Bale adorejerkknow Change image and share on social
If I'm not working, I really have nothing to do with it - I'm not hanging out and mixing with film people. Not that I have anything against film people; they're some of the best people around and some of the worst people around, just like in any business... they just gesticulate a little bit more. Christian Bale badbitebusiness share on social
I tend to stay in character between scenes... to be rather serious on set, but here's why, and I think people will find it surprising. I'm one of the worst 'corpses' on a movie set, which means you can't keep a straight face. You start to get the giggles and you can't stop. Christian Bale badcharactercorpse 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