'St. Elmo's Fire' is one of my favorite films. I like the storytelling of those teenage American films. You don't get that now. Teenage American movies are all about sick jokes, puking a lot, arse jokes. James McAvoy americanarseelmo share on social
I think fear is one of the natural states of most actors, to be honest. James McAvoy actorfearhonest Change image and share on social
I'm 5 foot 7, and I've got pasty white skin. I don't think I'm ugly, don't get me wrong, but I'm not your classic lead man, Brad Pitt guy. James McAvoy bradclassicfoot Change image and share on social
The minute you start to strategize too much, the more you start to think you're in control of your own fate. And you're not, really. James McAvoy controlfateminute Change image and share on social
As an actor sometimes you can be a bit emotional and forceful, and that's not always the way to be. James McAvoy actorbiteemotional Change image and share on social
Basically, every character I've ever played, I've based entirely on internal conflict. And I love doing that, because I think it's very human. James McAvoy basebasicallycharacter Change image and share on social
Nobody can be whatever they want to be. No kid can do whatever they want to do. It's a total lie. But they have the right to try and do whatever they want to do. That's their right, to aim to do whatever they want to do. James McAvoy aimkidlie share on social
I've spent a long time giving people the benefit of the doubt, and I'm tired of it. James McAvoy benefitdoubtgive Change image and share on social
As I get older, I want to do more films for kids because they're the best audience around. Just putting a smile on a kid's face is the best thing. James McAvoy audiencefacefilm Change image and share on social
I think my recognizability ebbs and flows. I don't lead a particularly celebrity lifestyle or anything like that. I don't go to showbiz parties or red-carpet events, so it all depends on whether I've got a film out. I've not been very visible in the last year or so and as a result hardly anyone stops me in the street. James McAvoy carpetcelebritydepend share on social