A big part of what I wanted to do with this character was go from when I was a boy and try and develop into a man, really try and play him as a man who is on this search, on a journey of personal, spiritual, political, social discovery.
Orlando BloomEverything you know, all the things that you thought were important, drift into the background. And even things that were important really come to the fore and he's one of them.
Orlando BloomYeah, I mean the material, directors, the other cast, and if you think you can do something with the character then you do it and go from there. I am looking forward to doing some smaller movies.
Orlando BloomI don't know any family that doesn't have a story somewhere. Besides, it you didn't have those things in life, you'd be so bland.
Orlando BloomI'm probably a good boyfriend, but I'm pretty intense. When you're with me it's exciting, fun and very intense. At the same time, I'm easy going. But all that depends on what girl I'm with.
Orlando BloomI know you can be up one minute and drop the next, so I'm trying to maintain a steady course so I can have some longevity.
Orlando BloomIf you have kids who are struggling with dyslexia, the greatest gift you can give them is the sense that nothing is unattainable. With dyslexia comes a very great gift, which is the way that your mind can think creatively.
Orlando BloomIf life isn't about human beings and living in harmony, then I don't know what it's about.
Orlando BloomThe truth is - I found myself doing these huge action-adventure movies, and um, and which are cool man. And I really love doing them. And thankfully I haven't had too much dialogue, because if I had I would have really made a mess of it. You know what I mean?
Orlando BloomI cherished my time filming 'Lord of the Rings' in New Zealand - it's the most beautiful, magical place with great hospitality. I love places that are completely cut off from everything - where I can relax and enjoy the simplicity of nature.
Orlando BloomWhen everyone around you is doing all this incredible pirate acting and you're having to sort of play the straight guy and move the story forward, you kind of want to be doing some of that pirate ripping it up stuff, but in truth, to be a part of that project is what I love.
Orlando BloomI don't care much about the money at all. Frankly, if I get the chance to kiss someone in a movie, they wouldn't need to pay me at all.
Orlando BloomThe philosophy that I've embraced isn't about sitting under a tree and studying my navel.
Orlando BloomA friend told me that teenage girls are always looking for someone to pin their dreams on. That doesn't make it any less weird though.
Orlando BloomI'm quite sensitive to women. I saw how my sister got treated by boyfriends. I read this thing that said when you are in a relationship with a woman, imagine how you would feel if you were her father. That's been my approach, for the most part.
Orlando BloomThe philosophies behind meditation are very current today and are a way of finding some sort of peace.
Orlando BloomElves are like trees, grounded and focused from the trunk down but graceful and agile on top.
Orlando BloomI wondered how they would top the Pirates and skeletons and moonlight, because that's a pretty cool concept.
Orlando BloomI think it's sort of a rite of passage for a British actor to try and get the American accent and have a good crack at doing that.
Orlando BloomWhen I was nine, I had this girlfriend and we used to have running races in the park. I wanted to be like Superman and fly in and rescue her.
Orlando BloomThe thing about fame, is you never think it's going to happen to you. So when it does, it's sort of a shock. Some people are just better at it than others.
Orlando BloomI don't do a film unless it has a sword in it. And if it doesn't have a sword in it, I insist that they have one in the same room to keep me comfortable.
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