Alan Cumming Quotes

A collection of quotes by Alan Cumming.

Alan Cumming is a highly acclaimed Scottish actor, author, and activist. Born on January 27, 1965, in Aberfeldy, Scotland, Cumming began his acting career in the theater before transitioning into film and television. He rose to international fame for his versatile performances across various genres and has achieved success on both sides of the Atlantic.

Cumming's breakthrough role came in 1998 when he played the mischievous Emcee in the Broadway revival of "Cabaret," a role that earned him a Tony Award. He reprised this role in the 1993 film adaptation, cementing his status as a talented actor capable of captivating audiences with his charismatic performances.

Throughout his career, Cumming has effortlessly transitioned between stage, film, and television. He has appeared in numerous movies, including "X2: X-Men United," "GoldenEye," and "The Anniversary Party," just to name a few. On television, Cumming gained notoriety for his role as Eli Gold in the legal drama series "The Good Wife," which garnered him critical acclaim and multiple award nominations.

Aside from his acting career, Cumming is also a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and human rights. He has written several books, including his memoir "Not My Father's Son," which delves into his upbringing and personal journey.

With his talent, versatility, and activism, Cumming has established himself as a respected figure in the entertainment industry and a passionate voice for social change. His contributions have made a lasting impact on the arts and society as a whole.

I was horrified when Richard Chamberlain and Rupert Everett

I was horrified when Richard Chamberlain and Rupert Everett said gay actors should stay in the closet. They were saying to people that they should live a lie and not be liberated, to live in fear of being found out.

Alan Cumming


I had to be a grown-up when I should have been a little boy,

I had to be a grown-up when I should have been a little boy, and now that I'm a grown-up my little-boyness has exploded out of me. I've lived my life backwards.

Alan Cumming

Life

You should *have* an experience; it shouldn't just *be* an e

You should *have* an experience; it shouldn't just *be* an experience.

Alan Cumming

Experience Life Carpe Diem

So the experts think we could have an AIDS-free generation i

So the experts think we could have an AIDS-free generation in Africa by 2015, even if the mothers are positive.

Alan Cumming

Positive

My feeling about work is it's much more about the experience

My feeling about work is it's much more about the experience of doing it than the end product. Sometimes things that are really great and make lots of money are miserable to make, and vice versa.

Alan Cumming

Experience

When you put your hand to the plow, you can't put it down un

When you put your hand to the plow, you can't put it down until you get to the end of the row.

Alice Paul

Smile

The thing with film and theater is that you always know the

The thing with film and theater is that you always know the story so you can play certain cues in each scene with the knowledge that you know where the story's going to end and how it's going to go. But on television nobody knows what's going to happen, even the writers.

Alan Cumming

Knowledge

I come more to Scotland than I ever used to, so I feel more

I come more to Scotland than I ever used to, so I feel more connected to it, more part of the zeitgeist. You know when you realize you have a choice and I'm choosing my homeland. It's funny: when you get older these things creep up to you.

Alan Cumming

Funny