I want to make a clear distinction between people who take acting seriously and people who call themselves actors because they've been on reality TV or something. Damian Lewis actactorcall Change image and share on social
I've done classical theaters. I played Hamlet myself and Romeo. Damian Lewis classicalhamlethave Change image and share on social
You know, this idea of going around the world imposing democracy by growing a middle-class, a trading merchant class that is independent of your faith, is a good notion, but we're all partially different - it's no good imposing systems on people that it doesn't suit. Damian Lewis classdemocracyfaith share on social
Television audiences are ruthless - look what happened to 'The Killing.' Damian Lewis audiencehappenkill Change image and share on social
You can't be sent away to prison for life and feel OK about it. Damian Lewis feellifeprison Change image and share on social
I've discovered just how symbiotic the relationship is between writers, directors and actors. They ask the same questions and strip down texts in exactly the same way. Damian Lewis actordirectordiscover Change image and share on social
An interesting insight into the ruthlessness of studio executives: I was having a conversation with Alex Gansa, a creator of 'Homeland,' and I said, 'So you guys must have seen 'Life' and liked me in it, right? That's the most recent thing I've done over here.' And he went, 'No, Damian. You actually nearly didn't get the job because of 'Life.'' Damian Lewis alexconversationcreator share on social
You know what it's like to feel anxious - it's horrible feeling anxious. It's stressful having that feeling, having butterflies in your stomach, even for a day, and you don't sleep at night. Damian Lewis anxiousbutterflyday Change image and share on social
That's all you can do as an actor - take the best thing available. Damian Lewis actorthing Change image and share on social
I think people like to be scared. I think people like tension and suspense in a movie. Damian Lewis moviepeoplescare Change image and share on social