I can actually get involved in getting stories off the ground that no one would ask me to be in because I'm the wrong age, the wrong sex, the wrong nationality, or whatever. I've found it quite exhilarating to have that freedom to tell the stories that aren't just about middle-aged white English guys.
Colin FirthI would rather five people knew my work and thought it was good work than five million knew me and were indifferent.
Colin FirthSomething like Shakespeare in Love, which became such an established hit that it now seems like a foregone conclusion... but it really wasn't. The script was around for a very, very long time and had people chickening out all the time.
Colin FirthI don't know if there's a problem with original ideas... I think a healthy film industry should have a good supply of good, original writing.
Colin Firth