We live as though there aren't enough hours in the day, but if we do each thing calmly and carefully we will get it done quicker and with much less stress. Viggo Mortensen calmlycarefullyday Change image and share on social
The first decade of your life is really important; it's formative. Viggo Mortensen decadeformativeimportant Change image and share on social
Adult characters are all the things they've encountered over time. But kids haven't accumulated all the life experience, all the regrets. They tend to be more in the moment, more willing to play, to be joyful. Viggo Mortensen accumulateadultcharacter share on social
Some actors learn the habit of promoting themselves as a brand - by dressing in a certain way, by going out with a certain person - it gives them what they obviously want, which is to keep a level of fame. I'm not putting it down. Viggo Mortensen actorbranddress share on social
As far as money goes, there's a saying in Denmark: 'Your last suit doesn't have any pockets.' You can't take it with you. You can make all the money you want, but who cares? Viggo Mortensen caredenmarkmake Change image and share on social
The money I earn from films means I can help the people I want to help - you can do a lot of good if you want to. Viggo Mortensen earnfilmgood Change image and share on social
In my opinion, the vast majority of scripts written - as well as most movies that are released - are not very original, well-written, or interesting. It has always been that way, and I think it always will be. Viggo Mortensen interestmajoritymovie share on social
I think maybe because I do other things and they mean as much to me as movie acting, it takes the onus off me. It's not the end of the world if I can't get a film job, or if a movie doesn't turn out well - even though I don't like it when that happens. Viggo Mortensen actendfilm share on social
I like a twisted sense of humour. On 'A History of Violence,' David Cronenberg and I would be doing the grimmest scenes and laugh a lot. Viggo Mortensen cronenbergdavidgrim Change image and share on social
One of the main ways that leadership stays in power is by, in various ways, convincing people that they should just let those who are in government govern: 'Trust us. Trust me. Just let us take care of things. Stay out of it.' Your opinions don't really matter. You are isolated. You are insignificant. Viggo Mortensen careconvincegovern share on social