I went to a masterclass with Jonathan Pryce who said that a successful actor is not a famous actor, it's an actor who acts. And I have been incredibly fortunate to have worked constantly from the moment I left drama school, so I achieved what I set out to do. I am an actor.

Tom Bateman

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I don't do the gym. by Tom Bateman

I don't do the gym.

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There isn't an actor alive who hasn't been turned down, and I promise you I have taken a hell of a lot of rejection. That said, I do count my blessings every day.

Tom Bateman
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Actually, competitiveness was never part of our upbringing. by Tom Bateman

Actually, competitiveness was never part of our upbringing.

Tom Bateman
our never part upbringing

I've got a brother who works for the Red Cross, another brother is working with the homeless in France, some who work in restaurants or as teachers and dental technicians. My twin brother Merlin is an artist.

Tom Bateman
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I've been exceptionally lucky and I know that. by Tom Bateman

I've been exceptionally lucky and I know that.

Tom Bateman
exceptionally been know lucky
Me being able to trash hotel rooms on set means I don't do it in... by Tom Bateman

Me being able to trash hotel rooms on set means I don't do it in real life.

Tom Bateman
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It's nice to play to a full house. by Tom Bateman

It's nice to play to a full house.

Tom Bateman
full nice house play

With this job people want so much from you and of course I understand, but if you don't keep that back, then what have you got left? If you auction off parts of your life you are left with nothing but a bag of money and no soul.

Tom Bateman
you money soul life
Obviously I have more in common with Jekyll, but there's somethin... by Tom Bateman

Obviously I have more in common with Jekyll, but there's something about Hyde.

Tom Bateman
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It upsets me where you do a take and people go 'that's so funny,' and you think 'I was being serious.'

Tom Bateman
me you funny people
There's a funny line between feeling objectified and feeling supp... by Tom Bateman

There's a funny line between feeling objectified and feeling supported and it's a very odd one.

Tom Bateman
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India is just amazing. by Tom Bateman

India is just amazing.

Tom Bateman
amazing just india
People are always telling me I look like Federer. by Tom Bateman

People are always telling me I look like Federer.

Tom Bateman
look me always people
I try to be warm to everyone I meet. by Tom Bateman

I try to be warm to everyone I meet.

Tom Bateman
meet everyone try warm
I can cross the line when I'm making fun of people. by Tom Bateman

I can cross the line when I'm making fun of people.

Tom Bateman
line i-can fun people

I'd love to meet Shakespeare. I've done so much research on him and there are so many unanswered questions.

Tom Bateman
meet research done love
I've got a wonderful family. They're so non-showbiz. by Tom Bateman

I've got a wonderful family. They're so non-showbiz.

Tom Bateman
got family wonderful

My mum is a primary school teacher and my dad is a music teacher and I've got loads of brothers and sisters.

Tom Bateman
dad music teacher school
I don't look at myself as an attractive person. by Tom Bateman

I don't look at myself as an attractive person.

Tom Bateman
person myself look attractive