I'm not a practicing Catholic now. I didn't like what the church was doing with what Jesus had said, in a way. But I wouldn't say I'm not religious.
Pete PostlethwaiteTruth is I thought it mattered. I thought that music mattered. But does it? Bollocks! Not compared to how people matter.
Pete PostlethwaiteWhenever I get a good script, I don't care whether it's telly or theatre or big screen - I'm not bothered.
Pete PostlethwaiteAt the end of the day, acting is all about telling lies. We are professional imposters and the audience accept that. We've made this deal that we tell you a tale and a pack of lies, but there will be a truth in it. You may enjoy it, or it will disturb you.
Pete PostlethwaiteIt's like coming back to the womb. I'm coming back to my mum and it's wonderful to see her. It's the best space in the world. If it wasn't for this place I don't know what I'd have done with my life.
Pete PostlethwaiteWhen I made a breakthrough as an actor, people started to say, 'Who's that bloke with the funny name?' They advised me to change it, saying it would never be put up in lights outside theaters because they couldn't afford the electricity. But I would never contemplate changing it. It's who I am.
Pete Postlethwaite