Katie McGrath Quotes

One day I’d love a house in the country, with some chickens, dogs and kids.

I had this vague notion that one day I might be editor of ‘Vogue China.’ It was a bizarre ambition, as I didn’t speak a word of Chinese. There were flaws in my plan, admittedly.

I wear a lot of black, knitwear, skinny jeans and very high heels. My mum used to work for a fashion designer making knitwear, so she knits me lots of chunky scarves, hats and gloves, which I love.

I don’t get recognized in England. Not at all. Every so often, I get recognized in other countries.

I am really terrible when it comes to guys. Inside, I just see myself as this overweight tomboy with funny-coloured hair and bad skin.

I wasn’t born an actress, but I was certainly born dramatic!

No actor can play a villain if they don’t sympathise with him or her – otherwise the character just becomes a two-dimensional caricature.

I get sent lots of jewellery by fans, and that’s absolutely lovely.

I can’t watch most of my work. Once I come on screen, all I can think of is ‘What am I doing with my hands?’ or ‘Why did I lean that way?’ or ‘What’s that look on my face?’ It’s too difficult to not focus on evaluating my acting.

I do keep getting these bad girl roles. The funny thing is that, honestly, I don’t think I’m believable as these aristocratic mean girls. But I do love playing them.

I grew up in a small town in Ireland and didn’t know any actors. I never thought it was a viable job. It wasn’t until I was on ‘The Tudors’ that I realised it was a possibility.

I’m not a high-maintenance person.

I spend a lot of time on eBay buying vintage. I also really like Alexander Wang, Miu Miu, Vivienne Westwood, McQueen and Balmain.

Without Merlin, there would be no Gandalf, so I see them as the same thing, one a continuation of the other.

My friend once sculpted me a bust of Admiral Ackbar from ‘Star Wars.’ He’s my favourite character in the films after Han Solo. He’s that goldfish-type alien in the white costume. ‘It’s a trap!’ I’m a big geek.