David Suchet quotes

David Suchet is an English actor, best known for his iconic portrayal of Hercule Poirot in the television adaptations of Agatha Christie’s novels. His distinguished career spans theatre, film, and television, earning him critical acclaim and a devoted following. He continues to be celebrated for his depth, nuance, and dedication to the craft of acting. Here are 16 of his quotes:

I don't really want people to see me. I'm not into stardom.

David Suchet

Although I'm a very emotional man, I just can't have blind faith; I have to find out for myself.

David Suchet

I think it's very dangerous, the idea of celebrity - you have to be constantly controversial to maintain the status of celebrity. Reality TV is the death of entertainment - it's just mindless TV but popular because of its voyeuristic nature, and people are very voyeuristic.

David Suchet

A successful swindler has to be a great salesman even more than a great actor.

David Suchet

Deep inside, I am desperate to do comedy.

David Suchet

When I was 16, I made some little 35mm documentaries about the poor in London. I went round Notting Hill, which was a real slum in the 1950s, shooting film.

David Suchet

I became fascinated by the fact that people write to give away rather than write to be read. It's the difference between playwrights and novelists.

David Suchet

I'm really not interested in showing me or playing me. My gift as an actor, given to me, is to be able to become other people.

David Suchet

Inevitably, every part an actor plays contains some of himself.

David Suchet

When I was 16, I played Macbeth at school and my English teacher said, 'I think you may have acting talent. Try to get into the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain and see where you get.' I wouldn't have thought of that at all. I wanted to be a surgeon, but I wasn't a clever man.

David Suchet

I'm really into my photography and am trying to catch up with digital generation - I was used to the old 35mm cameras.

David Suchet

I love music, especially classical like Verdi; it's a great way to relax.

David Suchet

When I was 18 and not sure whether I wanted to be an actor, I realised that a playwright has no voice without an actor. That's my reason for acting: to get that character as right as possible for my writer. And I have never changed my philosophy.

David Suchet

I'm 64 years old, and I've been acting now for 42 years. Only recently have I thought to myself, 'Hmmm, it may be interesting to start directing.'

David Suchet