Like most people - unless they're very practised at it or have no warm blood at all in their veins - I feel a little apprehensive about the red carpet. It's always a bit bewildering when people are taking pictures and asking questions before the ceremony. Viggo Mortensen apprehensivebewilderbite share on social
I don't think you get to be pope without making some enemies, like you do when you're president. Viggo Mortensen enemymakepope Change image and share on social
I've never played a Dane in a movie. I've had offers to be in Danish movies, including for some good directors, but I either had a job at the time or, when I was available, the movie just didn't happen. Hopefully someday I'll do one. Viggo Mortensen danedanishdirector share on social
Most movies are lucky to have one moment, one shot that you look at and you always remember that moment and that scene. Viggo Mortensen luckymomentmovie Change image and share on social
When I land in a country and they ask for 'occupation,' I always just put 'artist.' I think that covers all of it. Viggo Mortensen artistcountrycover Change image and share on social
Be kind. It's worthwhile to make an effort to learn about other people and figure out what you might have in common with them. Viggo Mortensen commoneffortfigure Change image and share on social
I'm certainly curious about people. As a kid, I moved around a lot. I was raised in a lot of different places, and thanks to working in the movies, I've gotten to keep traveling. I've always been interested in other cultures and languages. Viggo Mortensen culturecurioushave share on social
A lot of times, movies that are in the top 10 lists or maybe even win Baftas or Oscars, you then watch them a year later and you go, 'Maybe it wasn't so great.' Viggo Mortensen baftasgreatlist Change image and share on social
Some people who like dogs don't like cats, but I'm not like that. Viggo Mortensen catdogpeople Change image and share on social
With few exceptions, one ought always do what one is afraid of. Viggo Mortensen afraidexception Change image and share on social
