When I told my parents I wanted to be an actor, it was like saying I wanted to be an astronaut. Not because it was highfalutin' in any way - just because they didn't know anybody in that field. They were anxious of a profession they knew nothing about. David Morrissey actoranxiousastronaut share on social
'Evil' is quite a blanket term. People aren't the demonic characters we would like them to be sometimes. David Morrissey blanketcharacterdemonic Change image and share on social
I couldn't think of anything worse than going to a fancy dress party. So, if somebody invited me to one, I'd go as the Invisible Man and not turn up. David Morrissey badlydressfancy Change image and share on social
All actors think every job will be their last. David Morrissey actorjob Change image and share on social
I like to act because I can forget about everything else. David Morrissey actforget Change image and share on social
I've moved into directing as well as acting, and it has taught me never to take casting personally. David Morrissey actcastdirect Change image and share on social
When I discovered acting, I decided that's what I wanted to do above everything else. It was the first time I was passionate about anything. David Morrissey actdecidediscover Change image and share on social
As a director, your work is finished only when it's on the screen. But I will always be an actor who occasionally directs. And no, I have no interest in directing myself. I wouldn't be able to concentrate on both jobs at once. David Morrissey actorconcentratedirect share on social
The biggest difference between British TV and American TV is money. But what money doesn't do on American TV, which I thought it would, is buy you time. You don't get more time. You get more toys. David Morrissey americanbigbritish Change image and share on social
The great thing about being an actor is things happen to you very quickly. I like to put myself in the way of surprise. David Morrissey actorgreathappen Change image and share on social