To give a character life in a short space of time, it helps if you arrive on screen with a past.
Our ability to handle life's challenges is a measure of our strength of character.
A lot of times characters are combinations of people I come across in life. I people-watch a lot.
I love creating characters and becoming someone else entirely.
I just love playing characters that are a long way away from me.
Only a man's character is the real criterion of worth.
The man that makes a character, makes foes.
I usually start with a repulsive character and go on from there.
The more conflict and contrast you have with a character makes it more interesting.
I don't think I like characters who are afraid and ashamed of who they are.
I wouldn't like to be a character in one of my books!
Every single film I've done, it's about the character.
When two characters or two actresses are together for a while there is bound to be chemistry developing.
Clearly, I'm drawn to characters with inner conflicts.
I don't play a character. It's totally just an extension of myself.
Children have always responded to me because I have that cartoon-character look.
I want to prove to people that I'm an actor and not just a character.
It's really important to stay engaged and involved in the character.
Your characters have to remain innocent of what your picture is after.
Character is more important than talent.
I never thought I'd be right to play a Juliet-like character.
