Quotes about "Work & Career"

I wasn't even born when dad swam in the Olympics. I've seen videos of some of his swims, although I don't think I've ever seen him in the Olympics. He's been a massive support right through my career, and it's good to have someone so close to talk to who knows all about what it's like to compete in an Olympic Games. ”

The world is diverse, and having a professional team that mirrors the world is going to be more helpful for us. ”

I really have become very interested at working with and helping entrepreneurs at the early stages of their growth. ”

To make a career as an Irish actor, generally it's the case that you move to London. When you make that move, you do tend to stand out. ”

My thing about looking good is that it should be the character. If I'm playing a character who's concerned about his body - an athlete, say - I'll get in shape. If I'm playing a character who doesn't or wouldn't, I don't. I almost never get in shape for a movie, even though I know it would be a good career move. ”

I have been in control of what I've been doing, of the career I've put together. ”

It's nice to have a few names. I use a few names myself. I use a few different surnames. I call myself James sometimes. I actually use my mother's name as a professional name. But if someone calls me Mr. Murphy or Mr. Gillen, I don't like that. I don't like being called 'mister,' and I don't like being called 'sir.' ”

I hope it's not all I'll ever do, but I know I've played enigmatic characters. For me, the good characters are people who get places, are devious, are cunning and tricky and hard to pin down. Obviously, if you play one and you do an okay job of it, that'll be on people's minds. ”

I didn't have a career; I made films. It's very different. ”

I'm a producer for fun. I'm not a professional schooled musician or anything. ”