David Thewlis quotes

David Thewlis is an English actor, writer, and director, acclaimed for his versatility in both film and television. Audiences know him best for roles in films like “Naked,” “The Theory of Everything,” and as Remus Lupin in the “Harry Potter” series. He has received numerous awards and recognition for his unique performances. Here are 13 of his quotes:

When you do something well, this is the best job in the world. (David Thewlis)

I don't worry. I'm more stoical. Of course I have insecurities. I fear getting older. I fear death and illness. I'm not prone to depression, but I get depressed because everybody gets depressed. Suddenly I'm away from my family or doing a job I'm not enjoying.

David Thewlis

I keep myself content by doing lots of different stuff and make sure that my next role is completely different to the last. I just enjoy the versatility of it, the challenge of doing lots of different things. It keeps the job interesting.

David Thewlis

I'd had a relationship with a French girl, a Japanese girl, an American girl, a Filippina and she was there all the time - a Lancashire girl. I thought: 'It's a Lancashire girl I was looking for. Why didn't I realize it?

David Thewlis

It wasnt the greatest script in the world, but not many people can say theyve played a wicked king in a swashbuckling Arthurian special-effects monster movie.

David Thewlis

Well I am afraid that I am going to die, because I have just put a down payment on a house.

David Thewlis

I don't think Alfonso was a big expert on Potter either. He was feeling his way through it more than I was.

David Thewlis

And it was only released in London last week, so when I go back to England Monday or whatever, I am expecting heaps of adulation. I'm hoping there is. If that doesn't happen I will be disappointed.

David Thewlis

I'd been a stepparent for about two years with a woman who had a child, and I came to realize I adored children and was good with them. So I was very happy when Anna got pregnant.

David Thewlis

I had such a nice time making it, and I can't wait to make the fifth one. The whole crew were just really, really lovely. All the costume people, the make-up girls, the kids - even my driver.

David Thewlis

The very best thing about doing it is seeing the reaction on kid's faces when you tell them you've done it. (David Thewlis)

The making of 'Naked' was an absolutely phenomenal, mind-bending experience. That film was life-changing and put my career onto a whole different level.

David Thewlis

It wasn't a good idea to work on 'Naked' in the first months of a marriage. I was living apart from my wife in a flat overflowing with books I was reading for the part.

David Thewlis

David Thewlis

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Occupation: English Actor
Born: March 20, 1963
Quotes count: 13

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