Benedict Cumberbatch quotes

Benedict Cumberbatch is a British actor best known for his roles in film, television, and theatre. International fame came with his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in the acclaimed TV series "Sherlock." He has earned critical acclaim and multiple awards for his work in projects such as "The Imitation Game" and "Doctor Strange." Here are 94 of his quotes:

The further you get away from yourself, the more challenging it is. Not to be in your comfort zone is great fun.

Benedict Cumberbatch

I have an appetite for the normal in my life, as well as the abnormal.

Benedict Cumberbatch

If I'm playing someone who's smart, suddenly every character I've played is smart. If I'm playing a bad guy, every character is a bad guy. I suppose it's that thing where people want to see a through-line to understand you. I mean, you know, I have played pretty ordinary people too.

Benedict Cumberbatch

I'm a Prince of Wales Trust ambassador, so I'm all about giving youth an education, a voice and a chance to not take the wrong road.

Benedict Cumberbatch

I realised quite early on that, although I wasn't trying to make a career speciality of it, I was playing slightly asexual, sociopathic intellectuals.

Benedict Cumberbatch

It's part of the job to mythologise the experience, and you don't have to do that with this one. It's as easy as breath to talk about this one.

Benedict Cumberbatch

I'm good at being self-critical. I've also been told that I'm good at taking up new sports. I'm a fast learner and pick things up very quickly.

Benedict Cumberbatch

If I get something wrong or if I'm late it's an act of wilfulness. This is not the case; it's disorganisation on my part.

Benedict Cumberbatch

Live a life less ordinary.

Benedict Cumberbatch

Enjoy the journey of life and not just the endgame.

Benedict Cumberbatch

'Sherlock' fans are, by and large, an intelligent breed, so they've gone through my back catalogue and got what I've done, why and how I've done it. There is some obsessive behaviour, but I worry for them rather than me.

Benedict Cumberbatch

My first agent dissuaded me from calling myself 'Cumberbatch.' I had six months of not very productive time with her, so I changed agents. The new one said, 'Why aren't you using your family name? It's a real attention-grabber.' I worried, 'How much is it going to cost to put my name in lights?' But then I decided that's not my problem.

Benedict Cumberbatch

I drive a motorbike, so there is the whiff of the grim reaper round every corner, especially in London.

Benedict Cumberbatch

I'm quite sensitive to people noticing me. There are times when I'm relaxed, then others when it does make me self-conscious.

Benedict Cumberbatch

The more charming person is the person who admits the other person is more charming.

Benedict Cumberbatch

I love doing impersonations of people.

Benedict Cumberbatch

I drag a lot of stuff round with me that I don't need.

Benedict Cumberbatch

Talking about class terrifies me. There is no way of winning.

Benedict Cumberbatch

Every job is incredibly different, and I love it because you're picking up skill sets and experiences. It's the university of life.

Benedict Cumberbatch

I've been broody since I was 12, but I can't just get anyone pregnant. It has got to be the right person.

Benedict Cumberbatch

Mum did a lot of commercial theatre and farces in the 1980s and '90s to make sure the school bills were paid.

Benedict Cumberbatch

We all want to escape our circumstances, don't we? Especially if you are an actor.

Benedict Cumberbatch