I know that some actors and directors like to have intensity on set. I don't, particularly. Certainly, if they want that, that's fine, but I can't work like that.
Anthony HopkinsNon-expectation and acceptance. Because expectation leads to resentment and depression, so I have no expectations.
Anthony HopkinsI have no illusions about my position in this world as an actor or anything like that. I'm very realistic. Reality is a very liberating thing.
Anthony HopkinsWhy love, if losing hurts so much? I have no answers anymore: only the life I have lived... The pain now is part of the happiness then.
Anthony HopkinsIโm not being cynical, but when youโre doing a movie you have a number of choices as an actor. Then you see it all cut together and all of those precious little pieces you put in are maybe on the cutting room floor. So, you donโt have that much control. You have very little control, in fact.
Anthony Hopkins