I Quite Like The Transitions Of Being An Actor, Because You Get To Explore These Little Pockets Of Life. So If You're Playing A Builder You Get To Know About Building, If You're Playing A Scientist Or A Physician Or Something You Get To Know About Physics. And Similarly With This World I Like Exploring Their Culture, That Very Sort Of Upper Middle Class, Addictive... That's Part Of The Reason I Love It.

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I Think Jennifer Saunders Would Be Great In 'doctor Who.'

Thinking

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You Can Eliminate Color And Still Have A Painting That Works, But You Must Have Drawing, Value And Design.

Color

Drawing

Design

One Of The Exciting Things About Producing A Comic Is Seeing The Artist Stamp His Own Interpretation On It.

Artist

Comic

Stamps

The Fact That You've Got Zombies In This Movie Allows You To Make Slightly Bolder Choices Tonally.

Choices

Zombie

Facts

When I Started Doctor Who Steven Moffat Said, "that's It For The Rest Of Your Life." I'll Be Doctor To A Whole Generation When They're 50.

Doctors

Generations

Rest Of Your Life

When I'm Painting Outdoors, I Only Have Time To Think About What I'm Saying, Not How I'm Saying It.

Thinking

Painting

Time To Think

I Think That Every Artistic Venture Is A Risk, And It Has To Be That Way, So You Do As Much Preparation As You Can And Make That As Thorough As You Can Possibly Make It, Until You Turn Up On Set. It's About Taking Risks, And Some Might Work And Some Might Not, But That's What Makes It Interesting.

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Interesting

Risk

I'm Particularly Inspired By Pristine Locations. I Enjoy Working In Areas Where One Can Travel For Miles Without Seeing Any Human Influence.

Inspiration

Location

Inspired

There's Something Very Intimate About Taking Someone's Work, Turning It Over And Unpicking It. In The Same Way People Have Unique Handwriting People Have A Sewing Style. You Do Start Building A Fantasy Relationship With The Person.

Unique

People

Style

I Think You Can Hear The Struggles And Hear A Realness In Theocracy Songs, A Human Element That You Don't Get From A Lot Of The Typical Christian Stuff.

Christian

Song

Struggle

I'm Interested In How A Lot Of People Pull Objects Together To Form An Environment That We Feel Reflects Ourselves Or Makes Us Feel Comfortable.

People

Together

Environment

As We Get Older - Perhaps I'm Just Speaking For Myself - We Can Get Too Cynical.

Cynical

The Majority Of Romantic Comedy Movies Have Nothing To Do With Love, But Everything To Do With Infatuation.

Majority

Comedy

Infatuation

As A Kid, I Knew All Of The Dinosaurs. It's One Of Those Tragedies That I've Forgotten What Dinosaurs Are Cool.

Kids

Tragedy

Dinosaurs

I Would Be Sitting In My Flat Watching Tv, And 'doctor Who' Would Be On With My Flatmate There. I Would Have Loved To Share The Fact That I Was The New Doctor, But I Couldn't. I Was Going Mad. My Dad Was Rather Flabbergasted. When I Told Him, He Laughed. He Was Excited, Elated And Very Proud.

Dad

Doctors

Mad

It Seems Like There's A Real Appetite For Science Fiction In The States.

Real

Fiction

States

For Clothes, I Like Dover Street Market And Acne. For Vintage, I Go To Mint Just Off Seven Dials. For Shoes, It's Church's And Russell & Bromley.

Vintage

Shoes

Clothes

In The Landscape, Colors Are More Neutral Than You May Think. Pay Close Attention To This. Small Areas Of Rich Color Can Make The Whole Painting Look Colorful.

Thinking

Color

Looks

I Think Expectations Of Doctor Who Should Always Be High, Because It's A Show That Must Always Progress And Get Better And Better.

Thinking

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Expectations

We Didn't Start Theocracy Because We Wanted To Be Cool Like So-and-so And Make Money. Our Songs Aren't Trendy, And Our Lyrics Hopefully Make People Think About Certain Concepts In A New Way.

Song

Thinking

People

I Think There Are Definite Parallels Between Sport And Art. There's A Real Sense Of Sacrifice. There's A Real Sense Of Dedication That Is Needed In Sport That I Think You Can Attribute To Art. I Think So Much Of It Is About Bravery And Courage, Being An Actor.

Sports

Art

Real

I Am A Fan Of A Bright Sock. They're Bold.

Fans

Sock

I'm Not A Tweeter Or A Facebooker Or A Grammer. I'm A Real Grump When It Comes To Technology. I'm Like, Come On, Just Write Me A Letter.

Real

Writing

Technology

Lyrical Content Is Very Important To Me. I'm Always Trying To Make Sure The Lyrics And Music Complement Each Other Perfectly.

Always Trying

Important

Lyrical

Nothing Can Prepare You For The Changes That Take Place In Your Life - For The Changes, Not Only In My Life, But My Family's. Nothing Can Prepare You For The Enormity And The Transition That You Go Through.

Transition

My Family

Places In Your Life

I Started Writing Songs In High School And Always Wanted To Have A Band, And Eventually My Creative Endeavors Developed Into Theocracy. So In Some Ways, You Could Say The Vision Has Been There Since I Started Writing Songs.

If I Could Film, We'd Film Every Episode Of 'doctor Who' In New York. I Have An Affinity With The City. It Has Some Wonderful Locations And It Is Devastatingly Vast And Huge. Central Park Looks Amazing On Camera.

New York

Doctors

Cities

Being An Actor Is About Having The Courage To Follow Your Instincts, And Also Having The Discipline And Dedication To Sacrifice The Things In Your Life That You Need To Sacrifice To Get The Best Out Of Yourself Artistically.

Sacrifice

Dedication

Discipline

I Constantly Watch 'the Simpsons' And An English Cartoon Called 'the Raccoons' And 'gummi Bears.' I Was Obsessed With Ninja Films, And The 'teenage Mutant Nina Turtles,' I Used To Love That As Well.

Teenage

Turtles

Cartoon

I Used To Love Ninja Movies. That Was My Thing.

Ninja

Used

Used To Love

Even Now, I'm Very Superstitious, In Silly Ways. I Always Put My Left Boot On First. Or On Set, I Always Tie My Bow Tie From Right To Left.

Silly

Ties

Boots

We're All Stories, In The End. Just Make It A Good One, Eh?

Stories

Ends

Doctor Who

Actors, Movie Stars, Rock Stars, I Can Meet Them With No Worries - But With Footballers I Go Weak At The Knees. All Of Them.

Stars

Rocks

Worry

Amy Pond, There's Something You'd Better Understand About Me 'cause It's Important, And One Day Your Life May Depend On It: I Am Definitely A Mad Man With A Box!

Men

Mad

Important

I Am A Terrible Sleeper.

Terrible

Sleepers

I'm Not Handsome Enough To Be James Bond. Maybe A Villain, Though.

Handsome

Villain

Enough

I Am And Always Will Be The Optimist. The Hoper Of Far-flung Hopes And The Dreamer Of Improbable Dreams.

Dream

Optimist

Improbable

I Am Writing From The Heart And Having A Fresh Approach To Things. We [theocracy] Are Obviously Not Trying To Musically Re-invent The Wheel Here, And You Can Certainly Hear Our Influences, But We Also Don't Sound Like A Copycat Of Any One Band.

Writing

Heart

Trying

As An Actor I Can Sort Of Smell A Duff Note, That Isn't Full Of That Much Conviction. My Worst Thing With Directors Is When I Know More Than Them About The Character.

Character

Smell

Directors

I Always Steal A Pair Of Socks On Every Photo Shoot I Do. It's My Thing.

Pairs

Stealing

Sock

History Will Only Ever Be Partial, To A Large Extent History Tells Us What We Think Should Be Remembered And What Should Be Forgotten, I Find That Really Problematic.

Thinking

Forgotten

Should

Big Flashy Things Have My Name Written All Over Them. Well... Not Yet, Give Me Time And A Crayon.

Names

Giving

Crayon

It's Very Rare That I Play Cool People. I'm Not Sure What That Says About Me.

Play

People

Not Sure

If I Was Making A Tea Advert, I Would Want To Communicate About Tea Is That It Can Console You, It Can Start Your Day, There Is The Warmth And The Ritual, And You Can Share It; You Make Someone A Cup Of Tea And You Offer It To Them.

Tea

Want

Cups

I Just Love Vampires.

Vampire

Be Brave. Don't Be Afraid To Be Stupid.

Stupid

Brave

Be Brave

I Can’t Think Of Anyone Else I’d Travel Around The Universe With Than Amy Pond.

Thinking

Ponds

Amy Pond

It's Been Four Years. It's Been The Best Four Years. It's Been Wonderful, It's Been A Privilege To Work Under Steven Moffat. But I Think When You Gotta Go, You Gotta Go It's Sad, I'm Going To Miss It. I'm Going To Miss Comic-con As Well. It Wasn't An Easy Decision, But I Dunno, You Can't Play It Forever. And, Look, They'll Get Someone Amazing And Brilliant, And That's The Great Thing About The Show. It Continues, And It Will Get Bigger And Better. And You'll Forget About Me.

Thinking

Years

Play

I've Always Loved Dinosaurs.

Dinosaurs

Apparently, As A Kid, I Used To Eat Spiders. Maybe There's Some Freudian Significance Behind That.

Kids

Spiders

Used

Amy Pond Is, Er...i've Sort Of Fallen In Love With Amy Pond.

Ponds

Amy Pond

Amy

I Think That, If The World Was A Bit More Like Comic-con, We'd All Be A Little Happier.

Thinking

World

Littles

A Lot Of Times, People Have Forgotten About An Album By The Time It's Released, Because It Leaked Three Months Earlier. Very Strange Days We Live In.

People

Albums

Three

At University I Had A Big Coloured Scarf And People Would Often Say, 'all Right, Doctor Who?' And, I Thought, I Rather Liked That Notion.

Doctors

People

Scarves

There's Too Much Of Everything - Too Many Bands, Too Many Albums, Too Much Information All The Time. You're Seeing Fewer Album Releases Treated As Big Events, Because Of The Influx. It's Almost A "here This Week, Forgotten Next Week" Thing.

Next Week

Events

Albums

I Got Injured When I Was A Kid, And It Prevented Me From Becoming A Footballer.

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Becoming

Footballer

Directing Made Me Realise What I Do As An Actor That's Extraneous, It Focuses Your Mind On Story, Story, Story.

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Stories

Actors

A Theocracy Is A Government Ruled Directly By God, And For Us It Means "theocracy Within". In Other Words, Trying To Live By God's Principles Instead Of Just Living Selfishly.

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Government

Trying

No One Can Improve On Nature's Landscapes. I Feel I've Hit The Mark When I've Captured A Balance Between Mood, Look, And Feel... When Viewers Say They Sense The Desert Heat, Or The Chill Of A Mountain Snowfall.

Mountain

Balance

Desert

I Am A Fancy Dress Grump, To Be Honest.

Dresses

Fancy

Honest

I Am Terribly Clumsy, So There Is A Plethora Of Walking Into Lamp-posts, Falling Over, Dropping Things, And Ruining Sofas.

Fall

Lamps

Dropping

The Storytelling In 'doctor Who' Is Quite Universal.

Doctors

Storytelling

Universal

When Something In Life Occurs That Is Troubling, We Are Supposed To Not Dwell On The Thing Itself. Instead, The Focus Should Be On Our Obligation To Turn This Bad Thing Into Something Beautiful. It's Not Easy. But, If You Focus Your Creative Energy Away From Self-torture And Onto ‘how You Can Turn This Into Something Beautiful’ Pretty Remarkable Things Start To Happen.

Beautiful

Self

Focus

Now, The Question Of The Hour Is, "who's Got The Pandorica?" Answer: I Do. Next Question: Who's Coming To Take It From Me? Come On! Look At Me! No Plan, No Back-up, No Weapons Worth A Damn! Oh, And Something Else, I Don't Have Anything To Lose! So, If You're Sitting Up There In Your Silly Little Spaceship With All Your Silly Little Guns, And You've Got Any Plans On Taking The Pandorica Tonight, Just Remember Who's Standing In Your Way! Remember Every Black Day I Ever Stopped You, And Then, And Then, Do The Smart Thing: Let Somebody Else Try First.

Smart

Silly

Gun

In 900 Years Of Time And Space, I've Never Met Anyone Who Wasn't Important

Years

Space

Important

Read About A Few Men Who Wear (or Wore) Bow Ties As An Act Of Defiance, And Check Out A Tie That Makes A Strong Statement. Bow Ties Are Cool.

Strong

Men

Ties

I Think Christians Should Be Leaders In Art, Science, Philanthropy, Charity, And All Kinds Of Good Works. We Should Be Good Examples For Everyone. Unfortunately Though, That's Not Often The Case.

Christian

Art

Thinking

When I Write, I'm Writing As A Fan, And Trying To Come Up With Songs That I Would Want To Listen To.

Song

Writing

Trying

As An Actor, You'll Have Ten Parts In 2015 - Eight Of Them Will Go To The Other Actors Above You And Two Of Them You Might Be Close To, And You Try To Make Them As Good As You Can.

Eight

Two

Trying

There Are Great Disciplines From Being A Sportsman That You Can Transfer Into Being An Artist. The Preparation, The Sacrifice, The Constant Desire To Improve.

Sacrifice

Artist

Discipline

I Don't Think Anything Could Prepare You For Whatever Fame Is. Fame Is A Very Hard Word To Define Cause It Means Different Things To Different People For Different Reasons So I Never Really Think Of It As Fame, I Think Of It As Part Of The Job.

Jobs

Mean

Thinking

When You Think About It, We’re All Different People All Through Our Lives, And That’s Okay, That’s Good, You’ve Got To Keep Moving So Long As You Remember All The People That You Used To Be.

Moving

Thinking

Long

I Always Go Back And Do Theater. I Love It. It Keeps An Actor Improving In A Way, It Sort Of Keeps Your Craft Alive, If That Makes Sense.

Make Sense

Any Actor Worth His Salt Has A Responsibility To Reinvent Himself From Part To Part.

Responsibility

Actors

Salt

I'm Not Hugely Technical With Things, But I Guess That The Thing I Use Most Is My Iphone, On A Practical Level.

Iphone

Use

Levels

Kids Should Feel Afraid Of 'doctor Who.' All The Adults I've Talked To Remember Fondly Being Afraid When They Were Kids. That's Part Of The Reason They Remember It And Love It. And If You're Afraid In A Controlled Way, You Sort Of Appreciate Fear In Some Respect.

Kids

Doctors

Appreciate

By Not Speaking You Don't Get Rid Of The Story, You Just Open Up A Silence, Which Can Be Just As Loud.

Silence

Stories

Loud

My Palette Contains A Warm And Cool Of Each Primary, Plus Four Modifiers: Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Blue-violet And Phthalo Yellow-green Just Mix As I Go For Each Painting.

Blue

Yellow

Four

There’s Rivalry Between The Harry Potter Fans And The Twilight Fans. And Twilight Fans Think They’re Much Cooler Than The Harry Potter Fans. And I’m Like, I Dunno Why, They’d All Get Their Butts Kicked By The Doctor Who Fans.

Twilight

Thinking

Doctors

Time Travel Is Such A Magic Concept.

Magic

Time Travel

Concepts

Understanding Quotes: Their Essence and Application

Quotes, or quotations, are powerful tools in communication, encapsulating ideas, emotions, and wisdom in concise expressions. They serve various purposes across different contexts, from academic writing to everyday conversation.

1. Defining Quotes

A quote is a repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts. It can be a direct replication of words spoken or written by another individual, often used to support arguments, provide evidence, or convey profound insights.

2. The Importance of Quotes

2.1. Enhancing Credibility

Incorporating quotes from authoritative sources can bolster the credibility of your work. By referencing experts or primary sources, you demonstrate thorough research and a solid foundation for your arguments.

2.2. Providing Evidence

Quotes serve as concrete evidence to support claims. In academic and professional writing, they validate points made, offering readers a basis to trust the information presented.

2.3. Conveying Emotions and Perspectives

Quotes can encapsulate emotions and perspectives succinctly. They allow writers to express complex feelings or viewpoints through the words of others, often more eloquently than paraphrasing.

3. Types of Quotes

3.1. Direct Quotes

Direct quotes involve copying the exact words from a source, enclosed in quotation marks. They are used when the original wording is significant or particularly well-expressed.

3.2. Indirect Quotes (Paraphrasing)

Indirect quotes restate the original message in your own words. While not enclosed in quotation marks, they still require proper attribution to the original source.

3.3. Block Quotes

Block quotes are lengthy direct quotations, formatted as a separate block of text. They are typically used for quotes exceeding a certain length, varying by citation style. For instance, in APA style, quotes longer than 40 words are formatted as block quotes.

4. Proper Usage of Quotes

4.1. Contextual Relevance

Ensure that the quote you choose is relevant to the topic and adds value to your content. Avoid inserting quotes solely for decorative purposes.

4.2. Integration into Your Writing

Seamlessly integrate quotes into your writing. Introduce them appropriately and follow up with analysis or commentary to connect them to your main points.

4.3. Attribution and Citation

Always attribute quotes to their original authors and provide proper citations according to the required style guide (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).

5. Common Mistakes to Avoid

5.1. Overusing Quotes

Relying too heavily on quotes can overshadow your voice. Use them sparingly to support your arguments, not replace them.

5.2. Lack of Analysis

Presenting a quote without analysis or explanation can leave readers questioning its relevance. Always follow up with your interpretation or discussion.

5.3. Misquoting or Taking Out of Context

Ensure that quotes are accurate and not taken out of context, as this can mislead readers and undermine your credibility.

6. Quotes in Different Contexts

6.1. Academic Writing

In academic writing, quotes are used to support arguments, provide evidence, and engage with existing literature. Proper citation is crucial to avoid plagiarism.

6.2. Journalism

Journalists use quotes to provide firsthand accounts, add authenticity, and present multiple perspectives within a story.

6.3. Literature and Creative Writing

In literature, quotes can be used to convey character voices, themes, and stylistic elements. They enrich narratives and provide depth to storytelling.

7. Punctuation and Formatting

Understanding the correct punctuation and formatting of quotes is essential:

Quotation Marks: Always enclose direct quotes within quotation marks.

Punctuation Placement: In American English, periods and commas are placed inside quotation marks, while colons and semicolons are placed outside.

Block Quotes: For longer quotes, format them as block quotes without quotation marks, and indent the entire block.

8. Ethical Considerations

Ethical use of quotes involves accurate representation, proper attribution, and respect for intellectual property. Misuse can lead to plagiarism, which carries serious academic and professional consequences.

9. Tools for Managing Quotes

Utilize tools like citation generators and plagiarism checkers to manage quotes effectively. These tools help ensure proper formatting and originality in your writing.

Conclusion

Quotes are invaluable in enriching content, providing evidence, and conveying complex ideas succinctly. When used appropriately, they enhance the quality and credibility of your writing. Always ensure relevance, proper integration, and ethical usage to maximize their impact.

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