I love the chameleon nature ...

I love the chameleon nature of this business [acting]. I always have. Sometimes I'm not as recognizable as somebody else and I may not have gotten a role, but for me, acting is not a competition. I've just kept my head down and kept working, and had the great pleasure of working with some amazing people and playing some extraordinary and extreme characters.
 Ray Stevenson

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I don't give a damn if you like Blackbeard. I don't care if you think he is an absolute despot. Do you believe me? If you do, I've done my work.
 Ray Stevenson
Life itself is pretty funny when you realize how absurd it can be.
 Ray Stevenson
I don't think you see a pirate with a parrot on his shoulder, for example. And even with the accents.
 Ray Stevenson
The best piece of advice Ive ever been given was, Be in the business youre in. Dont just be a satellite around it and expect it to come to you. Be in the business youre in.
 Ray Stevenson
I never thought I would get to have my own action figure.
 Ray Stevenson