Jeremy Brett quotes

Jeremy Brett was a British actor, best known for his iconic portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in the Granada Television series. His intense and nuanced performance set a new standard for adaptations of the famous detective. He left a lasting legacy in television history and is widely regarded as the definitive Holmes for many fans. Here are 8 of his quotes:

Trying to be Sherlock Holmes is like trying to catch an arrow in mid-flight. (Jeremy Brett)
Villains are very, very boring to do. They're so much easier than heroes. View quote
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The provocation with Holmes is the fact that he's described by Doyle as a man without a heart - all brain... and that's very difficult to play, or even indicate. View quote
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I think the greatest star in American at the moment is Kevin Costner. View quote
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Holmes is the hardest part I have ever played - harder than Hamlet or Macbeth. Holmes has become the dark side of the moon for me. He is moody and solitary and underneath I am really sociable and gregarious. It has all got too dangerous. View quote
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I mean, money people are usually quite brisk, but mine aren't, and they keep on giving me spaces so that I've been able to go on and do plays and films. View quote
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I meditate and do yoga. I sit cross-legged and try not to levitate too much. View quote
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One of the wonderful things about this glorious holiday trip I'm on is that I'm in public with people. It hasn't been inclined... I don't know - something to do with the death of my wife. It's inclined to make me isolated. View quote
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Jeremy Brett

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Occupation: British Actor
Born: November 3, 1933
Died: September 12, 1995
Quotes count: 8
Wikipedia: Jeremy Brett

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