Richard C. Armitage
Richard C. Armitage
developer intense life mind terms
I'm a late developer in everything. I have a fast mind and fast metabolism, and I'm an intense worker, but in terms of life development, I'm way behind.
enjoy enjoying happier leave life rather watching
My instruction to my parents is that I would rather they enjoy their retirement than leave me anything when they go. I am much happier watching them enjoying life.
close fascinated includes life lord tolkien war writes
I read everything that Tolkien wrote, and also read biographies of him. I was fascinated by his experiences in World War I, which includes the loss of life of some of his very, very close friends. I think he writes about that a lot in 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings.'
life reject
You can't reject anything in your life as an artist. Everything has its use.
estate
I was an estate agent for three years. That was pretty grim.
lose possible work york
It is possible to work out of New York on film and television and still not lose your connection to theater.
mom
When I told my mom I was going to audition for 'The Hobbit,' she said, 'Well, you've always loved Tolkien.' And she was right.
dip episode good people turn
People like continuity, and the good old cliffhanger every week is something they enjoy. I enjoy it - I don't want to dip into just one episode when I turn on the TV.
draw low mum public whisper
My mum will not speak above a low whisper in public because she doesn't want to draw attention to herself.
improved peter
I think my fighting skills have certainly been improved by working with Peter Jackson.
feels method
You know, to an extent, Method acting feels occasionally lazy.
instant visual
I have a visual mind, so when I read a book, I get an instant picture in my head and it's very clear.
lived since york
I have been to the theater more since I have lived in New York than I ever really did in London working on a television show.
clerk cups menial properties quite round touring
I did quite a lot of menial jobs. I was a waiter, an inventory clerk touring round properties listing cups and saucers, and a laserquest marshal.