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Idris Elba Quotes

Twenty or 30 years from now, I’m going to be on a beach in Jamaica Picture Quote #1

I love to play different roles. That’s just the kind of actor I am Picture Quote #1

I’m not interested in making all-black films - I come from a very diverse culture; I want to work with every type of person. I work a lot with women executives because they seem to be a lot more open minded about that and a lot more progressive in that way Picture Quote #1

I think ‘The Wire’ really is relatable. It reflects an ongoing issue across America, about inaccuracies in major cities between rich and the poor and some of the things that go on behind the red tape of council and government bodies Picture Quote #1

I lived in America for a long time before I started working as an actor. Some actors show up on set and have never done an American accent before, so they rely on a slew of technical mechanisms. Part of what makes an accent is understanding why people speak that way - you have to understand the culture Picture Quote #1

Bond? It is a bit like saying, ‘Do you want to play Superman?’ Anyone would dream of it. It’s one of the most coveted roles in film. I’d be honoured. But I don’t know if it will actually happen. I’m just happy with the idea of being associated with it. It’s nice there’s a lot of good will Picture Quote #1

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You know, film is the ultimate goal in an actor’s career. I mean, I still love TV. I have my feet firmly stamped in it. But my opportunities have been bigger and better Picture Quote #1

The role of my agent has just been to get me in the room. If I can get in the room - say the character is just a charming man who lives next door - then I’ll walk in there and be as charming as I can and they will think to themselves, ‘I don’t see why we can’t cast him Picture Quote #1

The one album I can’t live without is called ‘Cumbolo’ by a band called Culture. Every song on their album is deep, but there’s one in particular called ‘This Train.’ I have a tattoo of the lyrics on my left arm Picture Quote #1

Sean Connery wasn’t the Scottish James Bond and Daniel Craig wasn’t the blue-eyed James Bond. So if I played him, I don’t want to be called the black James Bond Picture Quote #1

I find that a lot of actors who are good and open to challenges have lived a full life. When you walk into an audition, you have more to say for yourself because you come from the real world. It’s more enticing for directors, I think Picture Quote #1

I was on a well-beaten path of actors - what we all call ‘the Law and Order route’. I spent two years of auditioning for everything... and then ‘The Wire’ came up Picture Quote #1

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I want to go to Sierra Leone with something - whether it’s some sort of contribution to healthcare, or to the entertainment industry. My cousin is a nurse; we are talking about opening a clinic Picture Quote #1

Apparently, Daniel Craig said I’d be a great Bond. Daniel, why did you say that? Dropped me right in it! What an honor it would be, but also, what an indication of change Picture Quote #1

The English are good at bad guys - the James Bond-style villain, cunning, slow-burning. The Americans are much more obvious about it Picture Quote #1

I’ve never had to explain ‘Prometheus’ to people, ever. Most people get it Picture Quote #1

I’ve been DJing mostly, and most DJs end up producing. That’s just me Picture Quote #1

As much as it’s nice to step into that massive world of Hollywood and be a big, famous actor, I prefer the career of actors that have really chosen smartly and done really amazing performances. Maybe they’re not as known, but their careers are a bit more interesting Picture Quote #1

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I’m tactile, very tactile. A woman who has really nice, looked-after skin is such a turn-on for me. It’s always sexy Picture Quote #1

I’m an ambitious person. I never consider myself in competition with anyone, and I’m not saying that from an arrogant standpoint, it’s just that my journey started so, so long ago, and I’m still on it and I won’t stand still Picture Quote #1

My definition of bad-ass is that I’m a force of nature and true spirit. I’m self-admitting that, and it sounds vain to say that, but I am Picture Quote #1

Because I was big, I didn’t have to listen to anyone doubting me. I was just considered good at football or whatever, there were no questions about it Picture Quote #1

I still sing on bits and pieces. Singing’s something that I love to do, but it’s not something that I pursue as a career Picture Quote #1

The only thing I change mainly is my sneakers. I love sneakers. But everything’s sort of black or jeans. Jeans, always Picture Quote #1

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I’d rather a young black actor read about success as opposed to how tough it was. I get these roles because I can act and that’s it. Hopefully that’s it Picture Quote #1

As an actor, you’re trained to do the right thing, be politically correct, say your lines, say the right thing about the people you’re working with Picture Quote #1

People expect me to be that guy. But I’m more east London boy than east Baltimore Picture Quote #1

I’m not a popular actor. I don’t necessarily want to be famous. I want to be known for great work. I want to be known to surprise audiences Picture Quote #1

I watch my daughter wanting to be like other kids and getting upset that she’s not. But I always try and instill in her the idea that she’s perfect as she is Picture Quote #1

If I was gonna go to jail, I don’t want to go to jail for stealing a bottle of water. I’ll steal that $20 million. At least then it was worth it Picture Quote #1

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Twenty or 30 years from now, I’m going to be on a beach in Jamaica (Idris Elba Quotes) I love to play different roles. That’s just the kind of actor I am. (Idris Elba Quotes) I’m not interested in making all-black films - I come from a very diverse culture; I want to work with every type of person. I work a lot with women executives because they seem to be a lot more open minded about that and a lot more progressive in that way (Idris Elba Quotes) I think ‘The Wire’ really is relatable. It reflects an ongoing issue across America, about inaccuracies in major cities between rich and the poor and some of the things that go on behind the red tape of council and government bodies (Idris Elba Quotes) I lived in America for a long time before I started working as an actor. Some actors show up on set and have never done an American accent before, so they rely on a slew of technical mechanisms. Part of what makes an accent is understanding why people speak that way - you have to understand the culture (Idris Elba Quotes) Bond? It is a bit like saying, ‘Do you want to play Superman?’ Anyone would dream of it. It’s one of the most coveted roles in film. I’d be honoured. But I don’t know if it will actually happen. I’m just happy with the idea of being associated with it. It’s nice there’s a lot of good will (Idris Elba Quotes) You know, film is the ultimate goal in an actor’s career. I mean, I still love TV. I have my feet firmly stamped in it. But my opportunities have been bigger and better (Idris Elba Quotes) The role of my agent has just been to get me in the room. If I can get in the room - say the character is just a charming man who lives next door - then I’ll walk in there and be as charming as I can and they will think to themselves, ‘I don’t see why we can’t cast him (Idris Elba Quotes) The one album I can’t live without is called ‘Cumbolo’ by a band called Culture. Every song on their album is deep, but there’s one in particular called ‘This Train.’ I have a tattoo of the lyrics on my left arm (Idris Elba Quotes) Sean Connery wasn’t the Scottish James Bond and Daniel Craig wasn’t the blue-eyed James Bond. So if I played him, I don’t want to be called the black James Bond (Idris Elba Quotes) I find that a lot of actors who are good and open to challenges have lived a full life. When you walk into an audition, you have more to say for yourself because you come from the real world. It’s more enticing for directors, I think (Idris Elba Quotes) I was on a well-beaten path of actors - what we all call ‘the Law and Order route’. I spent two years of auditioning for everything... and then ‘The Wire’ came up (Idris Elba Quotes) I want to go to Sierra Leone with something - whether it’s some sort of contribution to healthcare, or to the entertainment industry. My cousin is a nurse; we are talking about opening a clinic (Idris Elba Quotes) Apparently, Daniel Craig said I’d be a great Bond. Daniel, why did you say that? Dropped me right in it! What an honor it would be, but also, what an indication of change (Idris Elba Quotes) The English are good at bad guys - the James Bond-style villain, cunning, slow-burning. The Americans are much more obvious about it (Idris Elba Quotes) I’ve never had to explain ‘Prometheus’ to people, ever. Most people get it (Idris Elba Quotes) I’ve been DJing mostly, and most DJs end up producing. That’s just me (Idris Elba Quotes) As much as it’s nice to step into that massive world of Hollywood and be a big, famous actor, I prefer the career of actors that have really chosen smartly and done really amazing performances. Maybe they’re not as known, but their careers are a bit more interesting (Idris Elba Quotes) I’m tactile, very tactile. A woman who has really nice, looked-after skin is such a turn-on for me. It’s always sexy (Idris Elba Quotes) I’m an ambitious person. I never consider myself in competition with anyone, and I’m not saying that from an arrogant standpoint, it’s just that my journey started so, so long ago, and I’m still on it and I won’t stand still. (Idris Elba Quotes) My definition of bad-ass is that I’m a force of nature and true spirit. I’m self-admitting that, and it sounds vain to say that, but I am. (Idris Elba Quotes) Because I was big, I didn’t have to listen to anyone doubting me. I was just considered good at football or whatever, there were no questions about it. (Idris Elba Quotes) I still sing on bits and pieces. Singing’s something that I love to do, but it’s not something that I pursue as a career. (Idris Elba Quotes) The only thing I change mainly is my sneakers. I love sneakers. But everything’s sort of black or jeans. Jeans, always. (Idris Elba Quotes) I’d rather a young black actor read about success as opposed to how tough it was. I get these roles because I can act and that’s it. Hopefully that’s it. (Idris Elba Quotes) As an actor, you’re trained to do the right thing, be politically correct, say your lines, say the right thing about the people you’re working with. (Idris Elba Quotes) People expect me to be that guy. But I’m more east London boy than east Baltimore. (Idris Elba Quotes) I’m not a popular actor. I don’t necessarily want to be famous. I want to be known for great work. I want to be known to surprise audiences. (Idris Elba Quotes) I watch my daughter wanting to be like other kids and getting upset that she’s not. But I always try and instill in her the idea that she’s perfect as she is. (Idris Elba Quotes) If I was gonna go to jail, I don’t want to go to jail for stealing a bottle of water. I’ll steal that $20 million. At least then it was worth it. (Idris Elba Quotes)

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