I like to think that weโre revolving on this planet and revolving through the galaxy. I love having context thatโs so much bigger than I can fathom. Itโs fantastic to realise how insignificant you are.
Benedict CumberbatchI drive a motorbike, so there is the whiff of the grim reaper round every corner, especially in London.
Benedict CumberbatchI'd love to meet Julian [Assange], and time permitting, and his will permitting, I'm sure it will happen at some point. Even though he's been very critical of the film [The Fifth Estate], he's been very polite about me and my work, and I feel the same way about him.
Benedict CumberbatchI'm aware of the power of looks. I've wanted to play roles that have gone to much better-looking people and you just think 'Oh well, that's the pin up guy's an actor like my friend James Mcavoy, who's gorgeous on screen. I'm not that. But at least I don't have to worry about taking precious care of my face because it's my commodity. That's a great freedom. I'm not afraid of being heinous for the sake of a part
Benedict CumberbatchThat's something I have to work on: to separate what really matters, to conserve energy by not worrying about what other people think. When I walk through that door, it's about home. If I didn't do that, I'd become consumed by one thing only and damage the people who love me. And it would damage the work.
Benedict Cumberbatch