Jeremy Irons Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jeremy Irons.

Jeremy Irons is a highly acclaimed British actor known for his mesmerizing performances on stage and screen. Born on September 19, 1948, in Cowes, Isle of Wight, England, Irons has starred in numerous memorable roles throughout his career. He gained international recognition for his portrayal of Claus von BÃ¼low in "Reversal of Fortune," which earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor. Irons' versatility has allowed him to excel in a wide range of genres, from period dramas like "The French Lieutenant's Woman" to blockbusters like "Die Hard with a Vengeance." With his distinctive voice and charismatic presence, Irons continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

We all have our time machines. Some take us back, they're ca

We all have our time machines. Some take us back, they're called memories. Some take us forward, they're called dreams.

I constantly experience failure in that my work is never as

I constantly experience failure in that my work is never as good as I want it to be. So I live with failure.

And trust, yes, which is important, but that is what I aim t

And trust, yes, which is important, but that is what I aim towards. Now that is difficult for some people, and with that desire to get things as good as possible, I would say that I'm probably regarded as quite prickly to work with.

So nevertheless, what I'm saying is that what one is - one's

So nevertheless, what I'm saying is that what one is - one's parameters are constantly narrowed by one's success, and my desire is to widen my field even if I risk failure.

Actors often behave like children, and so we're taken for ch

Actors often behave like children, and so we're taken for children. I want to be grown up.

However, I wasn't very good at the sciences, or didn't have

However, I wasn't very good at the sciences, or didn't have a lot of help in the sciences or something but certainly didn't set science for my A level. And when I came to take my A levels I didn't get a good enough result to go to University.

The sad thing about any business I suppose, but in mine you

The sad thing about any business I suppose, but in mine you see it particularly, is that you're always asked to do what you've already done.