The first thing you have to get used to in any kind of acting is the ability to make a fool of yourself. If you haven't learnt how to make a fool of yourself, you shouldn't be on the boards. That's absolutely what it's all about. John Hurt abilityabsolutelyact share on social
Actors are not always the best judges. We have a peculiar idea of what we think we are, and sometimes it's best left to others to decide what we play. John Hurt actordecideidea Change image and share on social
Acting is an imaginative leap, really, isn't it? And imaginations prosper in different circumstances. John Hurt actcircumstanceimagination Change image and share on social
One thing that is likely to make you lose touch is if you keep in touch with the past too much. John Hurt losemakepast Change image and share on social
I knew I wanted to act from a very young age - from about nine, really - but I didn't know how to go about it. I had no idea. The world was a much bigger place then. John Hurt actagebig Change image and share on social
I've done all sorts of children's things before, but none as big as 'Harry Potter.' John Hurt bigchildharry Change image and share on social
Each day, as you get older, there is a new perspective on life. It's a progression of some sort. John Hurt daylifeold Change image and share on social
If I'm in theatre, cinema doesn't even cross my mind. Similarly when I'm making a film, theatre doesn't cross my mind. John Hurt cinemacrossfilm Change image and share on social
I put everything I can into the mulberry of my mind and hope that it is going to ferment and make a decent wine. How that process happens, I'm sorry to tell you I can't describe. John Hurt decentdescribeferment Change image and share on social
To me, nothing ever feels like a sure thing. I cling to that because it's very important you don't ever think anything is a sure thing. John Hurt clingfeltimportant Change image and share on social
