I don't accept my business the way it is, to be honest. I don't like what it's become. I don't blame anyone for it becoming the way it has. It's got its own hideous natural progression, just like world events.
Rupert EverettI'm not really a political animal but I am rather fascinated by the meltdown of England and America. In the end, it seems as if America might come out of it, but I'm not sure if England is ever going to recover.
Rupert EverettI'm miserable: that's why I have such a bad back, because I'm endlessly stressing out about my career.
Rupert EverettFrom my point of view, being out is not about anything political. It's just because I can't be bothered to be in.
Rupert EverettThe interesting thing about Sherlock is that he is himself a reflection of that very English duality. As a drug addict, he is a criminal. But he is also a crime fighter. That makes him an extremely potent character to personify the hypocrisy of a culture that is both moralistic and corrupt.
Rupert Everett