The whole film genre is one of deceit. It is the suspension of disbelief. That's what all theater and all film is based on. Rhys Ifans basedeceitdisbelief Change image and share on social
When I was young, I was in a hurry to live. And now I'm just not in a hurry. Rhys Ifans hurryliveyoung Change image and share on social
More than any other super-hero, 'Spider-Man' presents us with something very local in its ethics. It's not messianic. It's far more tangible. Rhys Ifans ethicherolocal Change image and share on social
The strange thing is, if I was speaking to drama students about the thing that you should do if you're lucky enough to know or to meet the character that you're playing, I'd say, 'It's obvious: you quiz them diligently about their experience.' Rhys Ifans characterdiligentlydrama share on social
There aren't many odysseys in cinema for characters. Rhys Ifans charactercinemaodyssey Change image and share on social
I just don't take myself as seriously anymore. But as a result of that, I am taking myself more seriously. My ego has gone on holiday, and it can't get a flight back home. Rhys Ifans anymorebackego Change image and share on social
I'll move back to Wales if and when I have children. I want them to speak the language I speak, but I love living in London. It's my favourite city in the whole world. I love it because it's not England, it's London. Rhys Ifans backchildcity share on social
As an actor, our very palette is one of imagination. So it is a walk onto an empty space and then imagine the world beyond it is what we do. Rhys Ifans actoremptyimagination Change image and share on social
There is no such thing as a criminal life. Life is life, and life is criminalized. No one ever, in the history of life, has chosen a criminal life. No one has ever said, 'I want to be a criminal.' No one ever has done that. Rhys Ifans choosecriminalcriminalize share on social
If I'd been a rock star, I'd probably now be dead. Rhys Ifans deadrockstar Change image and share on social