Character Quotes by Stephen Lang

Stephen Lang

I always have a contract with a character. Even when he’s unappealing. The contract is to give him his due. To tell his story. And to keep his secrets.

Character

Giving

Secret

Stephen Lang

I get a lot of people coming up to me and saying, “I really hate you.” And they say it in the nicest possible way and I accept it. It’s the people who come up to you and say, “I really liked your character. Man, he was right!” Those are the ones you worry about.

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Hate

Men

Stephen Lang

The truth is, I’m a character guy. That’s how I see myself. I always see the role as being far more interesting and important than I am… not all actors approach it that way.

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Guy

Interesting

Stephen Lang

What has emerged as I’ve gotten older is simplifying the characters I play, unless the role calls for something that is arcane or ornate.

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Play

Roles

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Character Quotes by Stephen Lang

I always have a contract with a character. Even when he’s unappealing. The contract is to give him his due. To tell his story. And to keep his secrets.

I get a lot of people coming up to me and saying, “I really hate you.” And they say it in the nicest possible way and I accept it. It’s the people who come up to you and say, “I really liked your character. Man, he was right!” Those are the ones you worry about.

The truth is, I’m a character guy. That’s how I see myself. I always see the role as being far more interesting and important than I am… not all actors approach it that way.

What has emerged as I’ve gotten older is simplifying the characters I play, unless the role calls for something that is arcane or ornate.

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