I would say L.A. is more polite than London - it's a very careful place. People talk a lot in code. Tom Hooper carefulcodelondon Change image and share on social
I feel connected to the Second World War because my father lost his father in that war. So, through my dad and the effect it had on him of losing his father young, I always felt connected to the war. It goes back years, but it still feels to me as if we're completely living in it. Tom Hooper backcompletelyconnect share on social
I think I would say 'The King's Speech' is surprisingly funny, in fact the audiences in London, Toronto, LA, New York commented there's more laughter in this film than in most comedies, while it is also a moving tear-jerker with an uplifting ending. Tom Hooper audiencecomedycomment share on social
I find that after a screening, people really want to come and tell you what they feel. Tom Hooper feelfindpeople Change image and share on social
I come from the kind of family where work is work; my parents always taught me that it's better to be doing something than sitting around doing nothing. Tom Hooper familykindparent Change image and share on social
I'm the son of highly functioning parents who I'm incredibly lucky to have. Tom Hooper functionhighlyincredibly Change image and share on social
I think people enjoy finding out something genuinely new. Tom Hooper enjoyfindgenuinely Change image and share on social
With the coming of radio as a mass medium, suddenly the world changed. It became about, 'Can this leader project emotional connection through the way he speaks on the radio?' And the anxiety about whether he could do that, we've inherited. Tom Hooper anxietychangecome share on social
In 'The King's Speech,' patriotism is utterly contained within a historical moment, the third of September, 1939, where the aggressor is clear, the fight is clear, it hasn't become complicated over time. Tom Hooper aggressorclearcomplicate share on social
What's fascinating about the Australians is they have this quality that they are impervious to majesty. They're not awed. Tom Hooper australianawefascinate Change image and share on social
