Quotes by Christian Bale

“What I love about my wife is that shes a really strong-minded, stubborn, fiery woman. I find that sexier than anything else.”

“I think trying too hard to be sexy is the worst thing in the world a woman can do.”

“If everyone really knew what a jerk I am in real life, I wouldnt be so adored in the slightest.”

“My method can be nothing, or the most intense, bizarre preparations youve ever seen.”

“Im English. Our dentistry is not world famous. But I made sure I got moldings of my old teeth beforehand because I miss them.”

“I only sound intelligent when theres a good script writer around.”

“I dont think Im like any of the characters Ive played - theyre all really far from who I am.”

“An actor should never be larger than the film hes in.”

“Hes not your classical sexy type but he is Batman and you can never underestimate the powers of a superhero!”

“Bateman becoming an icon made me resentful. It will be on my tombstone that I created that character. And I resented that character haunting me.”

“We both said we were sick of seeing movies where the fights are clean and tidy, so we made it messy, ... a welt on my forehead that made me look like the Elephant Man for a couple of days.”

“American Psycho,”

“Theyve been speaking about (a sequel) from the first time they opened their mouths.”

“I have a fear of being boring.”

I have this theory that, depending on your attitude, your life doesnt have to become this ridiculous charade that it seems so many people end up living.

I met my grandfather just before he died, and it was the first time that I had seen Dad with a relative of his. It was interesting to see my own father as a son and the body language and alteration in attitude that comes with that, and it sort of changed our relationship for the better.

Im English. Our dentistry is not world famous.

I have a fear of being boring.

I tend to think youre fearless when you recognize why you should be scared of things, but do them anyway.

I like the idea of movies having a magic element. How many times have you seen an actor in a movie who you know only as the character? Its wonderful, isnt it?