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Explore our hand-picked selection of 98 inspiring quotes by Idris Elba.

About Idris Elba

  • Born: September 6, 1972
  • Occupation: Actor
    • Every leading lady i work with, i'll see if i can get a song out of them and put it on an album.
    Song Albums Leading Ladies
    I get criticized for taking roles in films like ghost rider 2, but if you look at my résumé, dude, i've mixed it up as much as i can.
    Roles Looks Ghost
    [sometimes] i sit in front of my [gaming] console with my headphones on and i play. i love that. it's a nice form of escapism.
    Nice Play Sometimes
    I'll always be attached to telly in one way or another, whether it's a character or producer or director, i just love the medium.
    Character Directors Way
    I still sing on bits and pieces. singing's something that i love to do, but it's not something that i pursue as a career.
    Careers Singing Pieces
    I'm a little sheepish about it. whenever i meet fans and they're like, 'oh, you're so sexy,' i just don't get that. there's no way one man can be universally sexy.
    Sexy Men Fans
    I don't get recognised that much yet in london, but when i do i get a real sense of achievement.
    Real Achievement London
    Apparently, daniel craig said i'd be a great bond. daniel, why did you say that? dropped me right in it! what an honor it would be, but also, what an indication of change.
    Honor Would Be Said
    Bond? it is a bit like saying, 'do you want to play superman?' anyone would dream of it. it's one of the most coveted roles in film. i'd be honoured. but i don't know if it will actually happen. i'm just happy with the idea of being associated with it. it's nice there's a lot of good will.
    Dream Nice Play
    I think 'the wire' really is relatable. it reflects an ongoing issue across america, about inaccuracies in major cities between rich and the poor and some of the things that go on behind the red tape of council and government bodies.
    Thinking Government Cities
    Yeah, i know, any time you hear an actor say, 'i do music', you cringe. but i want to be gradual with my music. i want to earn my stripes.
    Stripes Actors Want
    The english are good at bad guys - the james bond-style villain, cunning, slow-burning. the americans are much more obvious about it.
    Guy Style Burning
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