Alfred Molina

“Actors are agents of change. A film, a piece of theater, a piece of music, or a book can make a difference.”

“You know, the thing about acting is it's a constant process of discovery.”

“I've always been a character actor. I've never been a leading man.”

“My dad was a waiter, and my mum was a cook and a cleaner. You can't be more working class than that.”

“For me, the villain is the person who's making life hell for the people around him.”

“Every role is a challenge. I always say that every role is a new mountain to climb.”

“I love the theater. I love being on stage; I love the live audience.”

“The joy of acting is to be able to play different people. That's the fun of it.”

“I think the best roles are in independent movies. I just think it's a better way to work.”

“I take my work seriously, but I don't take myself too seriously.”

“The camera is a brutal instrument. It sees everything.”

“There's always a bit of you in every character you play.”

“I'm a jobbing actor. I take what comes along.”

“Failure is a great teacher. You learn more from your failures than from your successes.”

“The secret is to be happy with what you've got.”

“I never think about the legacy. I just want to do good work.”

“I think it's important to have a sense of humor about yourself.”

“The minute you think you've got it, you've lost it.”