Rupert Penry-Jones Quotes & Sayings

“The ability to suspend reality and go into a make-believe world can be really, really difficult if there's something really big going on.”

“It's always nice to have people say you're good-looking. But I do get told I'm not right for parts because I'm too good-looking.”

“Our pool is outdoors, but it's heated, and I've got one of those machines that produces waves you have to swim against; like a jogging treadmill, really, only it's in water. Basically, it means you can have a small pool, swim for miles, and get nowhere.”

“Being rejected is not nice, and it never gets any easier no matter where you are in your career.”

“I get very few nasty letters. A few from people who disapprove of the fact that I'm getting naked on television yet again. I don't know why - I suppose they don't like the idea that I'm doing that while I'm married with children.”

“Friday is my night for letting my hair down, and once a month a group of my old male friends will come down and stay at our house in Hampshire.”

“I hate feeling full, so Christmas is about the only time I really stuff myself.”

“I pay our nanny more than I'm earning.”

“I've always taken a lot of exercise - I get a bit depressed if I don't. In terms of food, I'm a bit of a grazer.”

“My parents didn't want me to be an actor. They didn't think I could take the rejection, and I have to say they were probably right.”