Alan Bates quotes

Alan Bates was a British actor renowned for his versatility on stage and screen. His performances spanned a wide range of genres, earning him critical acclaim in both classical and contemporary works. He became one of Britain's most respected actors, leaving a lasting legacy in film and theatre. Here are 5 of his quotes:

I think actors are privileged. Acting feeds you.

Alan Bates

I've never believed much in that holding hands kind of love. I've always thought that love is about two different personalities trying to confront life, trying to make sense of their responsibilities, to themselves, to each other, and to the wider society.

Alan Bates

No film should try to follow a trend, and do what film people think the public wants. There's no such thing as knowing what the public wants.

Alan Bates

Occasionally I do things against my inner voice, but you really should go for the thing that touches you most-even if you don't quite know why it does.

Alan Bates