I’ve never been to a festival. I’m a creature of habit, mashed-potato comfort, I like rugs. Our sofa’s squishy. Maybe too squishy – it’s hard to get up sometimes. – Martin Freeman
‘Sherlock’ is beautifully done, if I may say so myself. Even if I wasn’t in it, I would like the show. – Martin Freeman
Half of us are partly German! Half our language and culture, generally, in Anglo-Saxon terms, is German. – Martin Freeman
I have never been in, nor have I had any strong particular desire to be in, what is termed a costume drama, but I keep forgetting to think of ‘Charles II’ as a costume drama. – Martin Freeman
Even someone as truly dark as Lorne Malvo is still very attractive, and you want to spend time with him because he’s a fun character. – Martin Freeman
When people bully us, we are complicit in it in some way. We do allow it to happen to some extent. – Martin Freeman
I am a fan of the Coen brothers. I’m not a fanatic. I’m a big admirer. They create unique worlds, and there is a real atmosphere to their films. Not everyone can get that. That’s a massive part of their appeal: you can recognise them. Like all the great directors or artists, you know it when you see it. – Martin Freeman
I think people just like seeing friendship. I think people like seeing people who just drive each other up the wall, but at same time, can’t live without each other. – Martin Freeman
I always kind of think if The Beatles were still around now, people would’ve lost interest quite a long time ago. Seven years of recording – it’s there forever. I think not outstaying your welcome is a vital ingredient. – Martin Freeman
Whenever someone says to my mum: ‘How’s your son doing?’ she says: ‘Which one?’ If you’re a parent, you’re not going to go: ‘Oh I’ll concentrate on the famous one.’ – Martin Freeman
Although there’s an inherent light-heartedness to ‘Sherlock,’ I slightly err towards not doing the comedy. – Martin Freeman
Acting is reacting, and it’s always easier to react when someone is doing a good job. – Martin Freeman
I’ve always loved Christmas and that’s not really gone away from me from being a child to now. It’s always a magical time and I’m unashamed in my love for Christmas. – Martin Freeman
When I was at youth theatre and drama school, I never thought people would mistake me for a stand-up. – Martin Freeman
The design of ‘Love Actually,’ the typeface, the basic line of that poster and that DVD cover has been ripped off so many times. – Martin Freeman
I only really watch my own films, I don’t watch any other films and I don’t particularly like any other actors. – Martin Freeman
