I'm certainly curious about people. As a kid, I moved around a lot. I was raised in a lot of different places, and thanks to working in the movies, I've gotten to keep traveling. I've always been interested in other cultures and languages.
Viggo MortensenWhen I land in a country and they ask for 'occupation,' I always just put 'artist.' I think that covers all of it.
Viggo MortensenBeing an actor, imitating to the point of inhabiting the lives of others, may simply be a way of continuing to do what I learned to do as a boy - to travel, mentally and physically.
Viggo MortensenNobody really knows anybody completely, even if they've been married to 'em for 53 years, you know?
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