I guess I'm just good at playing repressed individuals. I'm lucky because those are often the roles that catch people's eyes. Damian Lewis catcheyegood Change image and share on social
Of course the lower classes have always felt downtrodden and aspired to a better life. But there is this theory that people respond to a class structure in England - there was a time when people knew who they were and knew whom they served and as long as management wasn't abusive, it was a good life for people. Damian Lewis abusiveaspireclass share on social
I've always had a 'Work hard, play hard' attitude to life - I still do - but sometimes you get involved in something that needs a calm, methodical approach. Damian Lewis approachattitudecalm 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
The lesson I learned is that sometimes the task you have at hand needs all of your concentration and focus. Damian Lewis concentrationfocushand Change image and share on social
None of us, remember, knew that 9/11 was gonna happen. We didn't live in a state of anxiety and fear about Osama Bin Laden. The CIA might have, and they failed to prevent it. But the general public didn't have any knowledge. Now we have knowledge of it, and it's a very clear and present danger in our lives. Damian Lewis anxietybincia share on social
There's something important, as an actor, about allowing yourself to be approached by people to do roles. People see different things in you. Damian Lewis actorallowapproach Change image and share on social
I just try to live my life every day by doing the right thing. Damian Lewis daylifelive Change image and share on social
The best shows succeed because they tap into a national conversation. Damian Lewis conversationnationalshow Change image and share on social
Seeing a man praying to Allah is enough for some people to assume he is a terrorist. Damian Lewis allahassumeman Change image and share on social