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The hierarchy of class in London was rigid. It was like a religion. It still is to a certain extent.

~Ben Kingsley

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The camera does not like acting. The camera is only interested in filming behaviour. So you damn well learn your lines until you know them inside out, while standing on your head!

~Ben Kingsley

Topics: Acting Behaviour Camera Damn Does Filming Head Inside Interested Know Learn Like Lines Only Out Standing Them Until Well While You Your

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When you drop your guard in films, the acting process compensates. You get lazy and you start acting.

~Ben Kingsley

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With narration, you have to be very accurate with your voice. It's a good exercise to do.

~Ben Kingsley

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It is better for me to serve a charity as an actor or a voice, rather than at a luncheon being just a celebrity.

~Ben Kingsley

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When I choose a role it's either because I recognise the man, or that I'm very curious to know him. If I neither recognise nor know him, then it is better that I don't play him.

~Ben Kingsley

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In England, it's now Sir Ben. Mister has just disappeared. It's not even on my passport anymore. They've taken Mister away from me.

~Ben Kingsley

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I think the cinema you like has more to do with silence, and the theater you like has more to do with language.

~Ben Kingsley

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I've never had to turn my hand to anything for monetary gain, other than pretending to be somebody else. I'm deeply fortunate.

~Ben Kingsley

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I have never felt bereft of anything.

~Ben Kingsley

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Biography

Nationality: English

Type: Actor

Born: December 31st, 1943

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