Daniel Day Lewis Quotes

Biography: Daniel Day-Lewis is renowned for his unparalleled commitment to method... more Biography: Daniel Day-Lewis is renowned for his unparalleled commitment to method acting, earning three Academy Awards for Best Actor. Born in London in 1957, he has mesmerized audiences with transformative roles in films such as "My Left Foot," "There Will Be Blood," and "Lincoln." His selective filmography underscores his dedication to the craft. less

"Making a film, setting it up and getting it cast and getting it together, is not an easy thing""I always want to feel like this, to be at stake. I guess that's what makes the work interesting to me—the feeling that I'm at stake, as opposed to whatever level of comfort may come from some security that usually goes with success""There is nothing essentially wrong with the feeling of a profound sadness that accompanies loss""I treat everything that happens in life, good or bad, as formative""The thing about performance, even if it's only an illusion, is that it is a celebration of the fact that within ourselves we contain infinite possibilities""A voice is such a deep, personal reflection of character""I don't really look at my past work, I just keep going forward""My curiosity sustains me for the period of the shoot""I need to have a bit of distance from the way I personally feel about things in order to stay fresh as an actor""When I've really been in love with someone, I've always found it very difficult to get to sleep. It happens always at the beginning"

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