Top 19 Quotes by James D'arcy

Baddies always do get the best lines, that's the honest truth.

When I left school I went to Australia for a year and worked in the drama department of a school in Perth.

There is an odd sense of responsibility attached to appearing in a drama about a real piece of history. A work of fiction is fun.

It felt good doing a physical job, and going home each evening feeling like I had really done a day's work.

I'm attracted to seeing how different I can be, pushing the boat out.

I went further and further back through the centuries to get a sense of perspective but now at least I understand why Irish history evokes such strong passions and emotions.

I'm more interested in enjoying my life and looking after my family than being hugely successful.

Now here I am playing a passionate young Irishman who would die for what he believes in.

I don't have any expectations as an actor, and being rich and famous is not my driving force.

It's difficult to gauge that. With a bad guy you just know you're bad. To play a nice guy is harder - unless you are a very nice person like me of course.