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Dan Stevens, born on October 10, 1982, is a talented British actor. He has gained widespread acclaim for his exceptional performances in various film and television projects, particularly for his portrayal of Henry VIII in the series 'The Tudors'.

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“I always wanted to be an actor.”

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“It's nice to get your glad rags on for awards like the Baftas, but it doesn't happen all the time.”

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“You do feel a certain obligation to shows that raise your profile like 'Downton' has. But there are definitely other exciting opportunities out there.”

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“"I've never see you do something like this before and I'd love to see you try." For a young actor, that's about the most exciting thing that anyone can say to you.”

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“It's the challenge of trying to evoke any kind of sympathy for a role that ordinarily we would say, "Oh, this is a bad guy" and dismiss him.”

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“I do listen to a lot of music. Actually, I very often ask directors if they can offer up a play list. They very often have one anyway that they're listening to.”

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“It's great when somebody is able to communicate an actual shot sequence to you and you know the world you're inhabiting with that. It's literally a haunting tune.”

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“Family is hugely important to me. Having kids is the best possible way to shake off any kind of darkness that might accompany a role that you're playing.”

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“I've always enjoyed family movies anyway. And I grew up loving actors who could hop around and play in something very family friendly, big, playful - and then go and do drama and comedy as well.”

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“I've been exploring a lot of different avenues with a number of very different and very, very exciting filmmakers and writers. That's been the trip. I like to find something very, very different from the last thing I did, which might be similar to something I've done before, but as long as it's different from the last thing I did, it keeps me entertained.”

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“The comfort zone is the great enemy to creativity; moving beyond it necessitates intuition, which in turn configures new perspectives and conquers fears.”

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“A British porch is a musty, forbidding non-room in which to fling a sodden umbrella or a muddy pair of boots; a guard against the elements and strangers. By contrast the good ol' American front porch seems to stand for positivity and openness; a platform from which to welcome or wave farewell; a place where things of significance could happen.”

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“I've never tried to find my real parents. I'm very grateful to my mum and dad for adopting me - they're completely incredible people. It was my dad who encouraged me to question everything, to forge my own path, to think, to read. I always felt it was my right to question everything.”

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“All my early school reports from the age of 5 were 'Daniel must learn not to distract others.'”

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“Books are my weakness.”

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“Coming back to theatre is something I'm keen to do for the rest of my life. It recharges my batteries, so to speak.”

Speak Theatre Coming Back Batteries

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“Everything's so accelerated now.”

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“I don't know much about my biological background.”

Knows Backgrounds

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“I don't see money or a particular status as an actor as a goal, but I want to do the best work I can in as interesting a range of roles as I can.”

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“I don't think many people get to play big emotions in life.”

People Thinking Play Bigs Emotion

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“I don't think there's ever a right time to have kids. I'm actually pretty glad it's happened quite young.”

Thinking Kids Young Happened Glad Right Time

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“I haven't done as many films as I would have liked.”

Done Film Havens

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“I never quite toed the line.”

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“I want to spend as much time as I can with my family, yet I'm aware of having to bring home the bacon.”

Want I Can Home My Family

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“I was a pretty difficult teenager.”

Difficult Teenager

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“I was never very happy at school.”

School Very Happy

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“I would like to do something modern and possibly funny.”

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“I'm a huge fan of Eighties music.”

Fans Huge Eighty

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“I'm shocked at being recognized.”

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“I'm sure I wouldn't have been asked to judge the Man Booker if it weren't for 'Downton.'”

Ifs Men Has Beens Judging

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“I've been a lucky boy.”

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“I've had to learn when not to tweet. Like, you learn how to keep your mouth shut? Learn to keep your tweet shut.”

Like You Mouths Tweet

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“I've never been a fan of directors who clutter a piece with all sorts of crazy preconceptions or weird ideas.”

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“What was interesting was talking to older gay men about what it was like being gay in the Eighties.”

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“But even writing the column for the 'Telegraph,' that idea of working to deadlines, which as an actor that's not something you have to do in the same way. It's excited me into wanting to do a bit more.”

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“I'm shocked at being recognized. You go to places you don't think you would be and still, you are. Taxi drivers often recognise me... but I haven't got a free ride yet.”

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“The female attention I have to struggle hardest with is from my two-year-old daughter.”

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“There is great worth in holding universal truths and timelessly beautiful words in your heart, which will stay there forever, infusing your thoughts and speech.”

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“It’s not a bad lesson to learn in the bleaker months: how you view a storm is a question of perspective; provided you find the right rock to watch it from, it could be the most incredible thing you’ll ever witness.”

Views Watches Rocks Perspective Months Lessons Incredibles Storm Witness

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“Soap opera seems to be a dirty word, but actually they are the most popular shows we have. People want to know what happens next, people hate the villains and love the lovers. It's good, fun TV. But I wouldn't call 'Downton' a soap opera as such.”

People Knows Want Shows Seems Happens Hate Next Fun Tvs Lovers And Love Dirty Villain Opera Soap Soap Operas Dirty Words Good Fun

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“At the age of 11 I was about 6 ft. tall and my voice had completely broken. That caused problems. I was this gangly, spotty, very unattractive kid. I wasn't cool and I wasn't a nerd. I didn't even want to fit in with anyone.”

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“Soap opera seems to be a dirty word, but actually they are the most popular shows we have.”

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About the Author

Born: October 10, 1982
Known for: Actor
Quotes: 42

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