I can only go places because I know that I can go away from them, if that makes sense. I like the gypsy lifestyle that filming affords.
Rupert FriendI believe that if you can discover something of the truth of a person, then you will start to understand, and to understand is to move towards, if not like, then at least an empathy of some kind.
Rupert FriendI grew up in the countryside in the middle of nowhere in England and got out as soon as I could!
Rupert FriendIt's great to sit and talk about the films and the people I work with, rather than where I buy my socks or whatever.
Rupert FriendI've never thought it was a good idea to act back-to-back. If you are going to have any chance of replicating life, you need to live it. I also never forgot something Johnny Depp said to me, which Marlon Brando said to him, 'You only have so many faces in your pocket.' I really admire artists who take the time to recharge their batteries and not continually call on it. I think you can spot tired and jaded artists quite quickly.
Rupert Friend