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15 quotes by John Simm

John Ronald Simm (born 10 July 1970) is an English actor. He is best known for his roles as Sam Tyler in Life on Mars and the Master in Doctor Who. He has starred in television dramas such as Cracker, The Lakes, Sex Traffic, State of Play, Crime and Punishment, and Exile. He has been nominated twice for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor and is a Laurence Olivier Award nominee. He has appeared in films such as Wonderland, Human Traffic, and 24 Hour...
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Critics should be to actors what ornithologists are to birds: they can write all they want, but it shouldn't affect them.

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There's something really interesting about having those close friends that you've had incredible times with but growing up and away from... →

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I can't watch shows like 'The X Factor,' for instance. I just squirm for the people involved, for the way they're being used.... →

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I love Manchester. I always have, ever since I was a kid, and I go back as much as I can. Manchester's my spiritual home. I've been in London... →

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I'm incredibly proud of 'Life On Mars' and 'Doctor Who.' They're just a blast to do.

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I think I can be closed in. I can close this outer shell, cut myself off and be quite cold. I can cut other people off if I need to. I don't... →

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Twitter has restored my faith in humanity. I thought I'd hate it, but while there are lots of knobheads, there are even more lovely people. It... →

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I spent most of my youth in Manchester, in clubs and football grounds and the Manchester Apollo.

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I'm not a people person. I'm not sociable. I have been and I can be, but not as a general rule.

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It's horrible to get a cameraphone shoved in your face every time you walk out the door.

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Success, however you judge what that even means, brings with it certain pressures.

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You never undertake a project because you think other people will like it - because that way lies madness - but rather because you believe in it.

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I used to be mouthy. It was all to do with being a northerner and from Manchester, which was suddenly a big deal when I was in my 20s. When I read... →

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