Clive Owen Biography

On his life/himself:

“Parenthood and family come first for me, and when I’m not working, I’m cool with the Teletubbies.”

“I just like to keep challenging myself, to keep it varied. I’m constantly trying to learn and get better.”

“One of the things that I’m most proud of about my career is that I’ve managed to keep my options open.”

On theatre/movies:

“Theatre uses a different energy. It’s like going to the gym and having a vigorous workout. But every few years is enough, because I love filming. I am a real film animal.”

“Theatre is like exercise. I feel it’s healthy. But I don’t love it as much as movies. A bad experience in the theatre can be so depressing. You’ve got to do it every night, even the production is not working.”

“There’s something to play if there’s conflict going on. Whatever that conflict is, that’s where drama is; if the character is grappling with something you’ve got something to play, there’s layers to it. And when that isn’t there it’s less…interesting.”

Other quotes:

“The sexiest part of the body is the eyes. Corny, but that’s what I believe. They’re what connect us as human beings.”

“I’m always attracted to dangerous characters. Those roles are usually far more interesting and I hold no fears about doing them.“