Jack O'Connell

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It's an old story, really: seduced and corrupted, in the end, by an obsessive love for the text.
- Jack O'Connell
Collection: Stories
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I like the ideology of there being no such thing as perfection. I really like what that suggests. But I'm of the opinion that I have witnessed perfection at various times, especially in art.
- Jack O'Connell
Collection: Art
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The way America appreciates cinema is different from anywhere in the world. It's celebrated and supported. I don't just mean by the individuals, but financially as well people are throwing money at certain projects.
- Jack O'Connell
Collection: Mean
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I quite like to sing, actually - just belting out numbers with my guitar. I find that it's a form of tranquility. After all this mental lifestyle of the past seven or eight years, it's good to find some outlets that are not bad for my health.
- Jack O'Connell
Collection: Past
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Reading scripts is actually quite a relaxing part of the job. Strangely relaxing. This is a whole different ball game.
- Jack O'Connell
Collection: Jobs
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When all my mates used to think they were proper rude boys, they used to take the piss out of me for wearing casual clothing. But in terms of a faux pas, I reckon I'm too proud to admit it - I'm of the opinion that I always look boss.
- Jack O'Connell
Collection: Thinking
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Certain jobs [films] are for the business really, because they get an audience, they get a global audience. Certain jobs are as an artist. If I can keep moving forward and strike some form of balance between them two, then I'm going to feel content.
- Jack O'Connell
Collection: Jobs