I have no interest in Shakespeare and all that British nonsense... I just wanted to get famous and all the rest is hogwash.

I worked with Lawrence Olivier some years ago. He was a great mentor... view

By: Anthony Hopkins

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I know that the arts are important. I'm not denying that, but I can't associate myself with all the claptrap that goes on around it... view

By: Anthony Hopkins

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Actors I admire? Ed Harris, or course, I think he's terrific.. view

By: Anthony Hopkins

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Richard Burton came from the same town as me, so I thought I'd follow my nose, and follow my luck. I think I've been very lucky... view

By: Anthony Hopkins

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I'm the slowest driver in the world... view

By: Anthony Hopkins

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Oh yes. I'm an actor, so I just learn my lines, and show up and do it. I gave it a little bit of thought... view

By: Anthony Hopkins

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I like the good life too much, I'm not good at going on stage night after night and on wet Wednesday afternoons... view

By: Anthony Hopkins

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Every time I try to retire, or even think of retiring from acting, my agent comes up with a script... view

By: Anthony Hopkins

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This industry has been really good to me. It's been a great life. I'm not through yet. I'm ready when you are, Mr. DeMille... view

By: Anthony Hopkins

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It was a challenge, to work with Oliver Stone... view

By: Anthony Hopkins

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I have a punishing workout regimen. Every day I do 3 minutes on a treadmill, then I lie down, drink a glass of vodka and smoke a cigarette... view

By: Anthony Hopkins

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I love roller coasters. I don't get a chance often, but I've gone to Magic Mountain and gone on the rides. I love roller coasters... view

By: Anthony Hopkins

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