Hugo Weaving

“I've always been interested in the idea of the monster and the Golem.”

“To be an actor you have to be a child.”

“I think that the celebrity aspect of being an actor is bloody stupid. I can't think of anything more boring.”

“I love the idea of the mask. It's a kind of freedom.”

“For me, acting is a way of understanding myself and my world.”

“I think that's the great thing about acting - you're constantly learning.”

“The idea of being a character who is a symbol, it's a very powerful and a very scary thing.”

“Anonymity is a wonderful thing.”

“There is no life without risk.”

“I don't want to be a celebrity. I don't want to be a star. I want to be an actor.”

“I like to work with people who are not frightened.”

“I'm not a fan of CGI. I'm not a fan of the green screen.”

“My father was a seismologist, and we were always moving. We were in Nigeria, then we were in England.”

“I think acting is a great thing, and I'm so glad I've been able to do it for a living.”

“The thing I find most challenging is trying to be a good parent.”