As an actor, you need to be versatile. You need to challenge yourself. Colin Morgan More Quotes by Colin Morgan More Quotes From Colin Morgan For me, one of my favorites, director-wise, is Tim Burton. I also really admire the work of actors like Sean Penn. He is probably my favorite actor because of his dedication and commitment to roles, and the ability to morph and change himself when he needs to. It's about dedication and commitment and a passion. Colin Morgan mepassionchangework The fantasy genre is so in at the moment. Viewers want to escape from their lives and watch something that is so separate from their everyday existence. People have always wanted to escape their lives - that's why they go to movies and the theatre. Colin Morgan moviesmomentfantasypeople From what I've read, everyone has a claim on Merlin. Was he Scottish, Welsh, English or even French? All these countries have got a big claim on him and Camelot. That's why the Arthurian legends are so popular - because they are such good stories. Colin Morgan everyonebiggoodlegends When I think of Camelot, I think of the castle in France where we film, but I think it's wrong to lock it down to one place because it's all part of our imagination. They are legends for a reason. Their stories have endured for hundreds of years and, hopefully, they will for hundreds of years to come. Colin Morgan downplacethinkimagination I cannot wait to come back to Glasgow. I know the place like the back of my hand. In fact, one of the jobs I had as a student was in Cineworld. And I was always at gigs in King Tut's, Nice 'n' Sleazy's and the Barras. I played Ultimate Frisbee down on Glasgow Green and pulled pints in O'Neill's on Queen Street. Colin Morgan kingqueenwaitgreen I'm just happy to be doing what I always wanted to do. Sometimes you have to remind yourself how privileged you are. Colin Morgan yourselfyouhappysometimes I read 'The Crystal Cave' book by Mary Stewart, and I thought it was a really, really interesting part of the legend, in which Merlin could enter into the cave with these crystals and see reflections of the future in them and learn how to use that and harness those powers for himself. Colin Morgan legendthoughtfuturebook Any Arthurian enthusiast who has watched 'Merlin' has probably concluded that it's not accurate whatsoever - but, it's not meant to be. It's not meant to be a true telling. It's in a fantasy setting, it's really concentrating on the fantasy element. Colin Morgan truewhofantasymeant-to-be It's weird to be recognised anywhere. The cost of living your dream, acting, is being recognised. Colin Morgan weirdyourlivingdream Nowadays, kids know how a programme like Merlin is made and how it works. But the show just seems to grow in popularity the more it goes on. Colin Morgan growmorelikeknow If I had auditioned for 'Merlin' on magic alone, I don't think I'd have got it. Like any kid, I probably had a magic kit, but it's not something I ever pursued. I've never watched a magic show like David Copperfield or used him to base my character on, but I really like David Blaine and Darren Brown. They are doing wonders. Colin Morgan alonethinkmagiccharacter I always look for the character that gets into your guts and tells you, 'You have to play this.' You have to be brave enough to let everything else go and let the character guide you. When I read a script, I look for that kind of pull. Colin Morgan lookyoubravecharacter I never choose a genre over quality. I never think, 'I want to do that,' and sacrifice the fact it might not be very good. Colin Morgan goodthinksacrificequality I think there are pros and cons to social networking, but on a social, personal level, it's just not for me. Colin Morgan personalthinkmenetworking You have to strike while the iron is hot. You have to take downtime to see friends and family, but my passion is acting: pursuing those scary, challenging characters and working with passionate people. Colin Morgan youpassionfamilypeople
