I started my career by becoming a stalker, watching women in the street, the way they greet each other. I thought if I could capture some of that expression, that depth of emotion, it will make me interesting to watch as an actor.
Bob HoskinsI've played so many historical characters because most horrible dictators are short, fat, middle-aged men.
Bob HoskinsIt's not easy to walk out on a marriage and two young kids, and it's the most difficult thing I've ever had to do.
Bob HoskinsI realised one day that men are emotional cripples. We cant express ourselves emotionally, we can only do it with anger and humour. Emotional stability and expression comes from women.
Bob HoskinsMonogamy is a possibility - and a necessity. Kids have got to have something they can rely on. You have got to have something you rely on.
Bob HoskinsOne of the things I've realised is that I am very simple. My wife asked me once if I loved her. I said: 'Look love, I'm a simple man. I love you. End of story.' But I guess you gotta keep saying it with women. I guess she needed reassurance.
Bob HoskinsThe Holy Spirit accompanies God's Word to bring revelation of Christ, resulting in transformation.
Bob HoskinsActing is the best job in the world. Look at the way they treat you when you turn up for work. They give you breakfast and a cup of tea and ask, 'Are you all right' They tart up your face, you say somebody else's words, then pick up your check and go home. And you get days off. I tell you, it really is the way to live.
Bob HoskinsQuantum physics is a bit of a passion of mine. It's extraordinary. There's a branch of mathematics that is based on lunacy, and that's wonderful.
Bob HoskinsMost dictators were short, fat, middle-aged and hairless. Besides Danny Devito, there's only me to play them.
Bob HoskinsActors are just entertainers, even the serious ones. That's all an actor is. He's like a serious Bruce Forsyth.
Bob Hoskins