I read the books and I really, really wanted to play the part. I started kundalini yoga, kickboxing and running, and completely changed my diet. I felt I wanted to undergo what was necessary for the part. I love a challenge. And I love defying limitation, gender stereotypes and peopleโs expectations of me as an actress.
Gwendoline ChristieI built stages and I did stage management - I think I built the sets twice, I happened to be good with a drill, which is a talent I didn't know I had.
Gwendoline ChristieI was really, really lucky because I have always worked. It hasn't always been consistent, but I have always worked.
Gwendoline ChristieI had done lots of theater and I really wanted to do screen work. I said to my agent, "Look, I really want to do screen work and I want to concentrate on that now" and he said, "Well, it's going to be tough for you."
Gwendoline Christie