Dan Stevens quotes

Dan Stevens is a British actor known for his versatile roles in film, television, and theatre. International fame came with his performance as Matthew Crawley in the acclaimed series "Downton Abbey." He continues to impress audiences with dynamic roles in projects such as "Legion" and "Beauty and the Beast." Here are 35 of his quotes:

A British porch is a musty, forbidding non-room in which to fling a sodden umbrella or a muddy pair of boots; a guard against the elements and strangers. By contrast the good ol' American front porch seems to stand for positivity and openness; a platform from which to welcome or wave farewell; a place where things of significance could happen.

Dan Stevens

I've never tried to find my real parents. I'm very grateful to my mum and dad for adopting me - they're completely incredible people. It was my dad who encouraged me to question everything, to forge my own path, to think, to read. I always felt it was my right to question everything.

Dan Stevens

I never quite toed the line.

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At the age of 11 I was about 6 ft. tall and my voice had completely broken. That caused problems. I was this gangly, spotty, very unattractive kid. I wasn't cool and I wasn't a nerd. I didn't even want to fit in with anyone.

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Coming back to theatre is something I'm keen to do for the rest of my life. It recharges my batteries, so to speak.

Dan Stevens

What was interesting was talking to older gay men about what it was like being gay in the Eighties.

Dan Stevens

I haven't done as many films as I would have liked.

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I was never very happy at school.

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I was a pretty difficult teenager.

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I don't think there's ever a right time to have kids. I'm actually pretty glad it's happened quite young.

Dan Stevens

The female attention I have to struggle hardest with is from my two-year-old daughter.

Dan Stevens

But even writing the column for the 'Telegraph,' that idea of working to deadlines, which as an actor that's not something you have to do in the same way. It's excited me into wanting to do a bit more.

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I've never been a fan of directors who clutter a piece with all sorts of crazy preconceptions or weird ideas.

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I would like to do something modern and possibly funny.

Dan Stevens

You do feel a certain obligation to shows that raise your profile like 'Downton' has. But there are definitely other exciting opportunities out there.

Dan Stevens

I always wanted to be an actor.

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I've been a lucky boy.

Dan Stevens

Soap opera seems to be a dirty word, but actually they are the most popular shows we have.

Dan Stevens

My dad tells me that he took us to a pantomime when I was very, very small - panto being a sort of English phenomenon. There's traditionally a part of the show where they'll invite kids up on the stage to interact with the show. I was too young to remember this, but my dad says that I was running up onstage before they even asked us.

Dan Stevens

Soap opera seems to be a dirty word, but actually they are the most popular shows we have. People want to know what happens next, people hate the villains and love the lovers. It's good, fun TV. But I wouldn't call 'Downton' a soap opera as such.

Dan Stevens

I'm shocked at being recognized. You go to places you don't think you would be and still, you are. Taxi drivers often recognise me... but I haven't got a free ride yet.

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I'm a huge fan of Eighties music.

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