Matthew Goode quotes

Matthew Goode is an English actor known for his work in film, television, and theatre. Audiences recognize him from acclaimed roles in productions such as "The Imitation Game," "A Discovery of Witches," and "Downton Abbey." He continues to earn praise for his versatility and charm on screen. Here are 16 of his quotes:

I'm not posh, not in the slightest. My parents spent some money on my education, but I wasn't born to the purple. (Matthew Goode)
I don't think I know enough about acting to direct. You need to be a slight megalomaniac, not where you want to take over the world, but where you want to make every single decision and the buck stops with you. It's an awful lot of stress. View quote
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If I lived in L.A., I'd be schizophrenic after a week. View quote
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I like the fact that Hogan's shoes all have this sporty sole that is great even for an older man with a bad back like me. View quote
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I'm always pretty tense about everything when it comes to work. View quote
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I'll tell you what, it doesn't get more beautiful than the west of Ireland. Connemara and County Derry are quite stunning, really. View quote
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When you see a finished film, it's very rare that it exceeds your expectations. View quote
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I wouldn't say I'm drawn to dark roles, and it's not like I pick and choose. View quote
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When you've got a new family, any kind of security you can have is great. View quote
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I'm very much a jobbing actor who's still trying to find a place to rent down the road. View quote
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You spend some time raising a child in London, carrying it around on one side of your body - it puts your back out! (Matthew Goode)
Golf courses are beautiful, it's good for the soul and it gets out the anger... well, if you don't care about the score then you won't have a heart attack. View quote
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Some actors go, 'Bing!' and suddenly they're being paid huge sums. Me, I seem to get screwed every time. View quote
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My dream is to one day own a country house on the shore in England, have gotten married, wipe some debt off and get a few more good films. View quote
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I've thought about writing, but it hasn't happened yet. It's like schoolwork - you start doing your revisions two nights before you're compelled to turn it in. View quote
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My dad was a geologist and my mum was a nurse who directed amateur theatrics. View quote
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Matthew Goode

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Occupation: English Actor
Born: April 3, 1978
Quotes count: 16