Like most people I can be lazy, so it’s nice to have a goal or deadline or reason to work out. I feel better when I get to exercise, or when I’m outdoors. I like to hike, swim and run, and I love to play soccer. – Viggo Mortensen
When I land in a country and they ask for ‘occupation,’ I always just put ‘artist.’ I think that covers all of it. – Viggo Mortensen
I’m sort of contrary and stubborn sometimes. When everybody says, ‘You have to read this book! You have to read this book!’ I’m like ‘Oh, I’ll get around to it.’ – Viggo Mortensen
I mean, any movie or story that makes you accept and be grateful for something about your life is doing something right. – Viggo Mortensen
Usually the characters I play are men of few words, who communicate in non-verbal ways. – Viggo Mortensen
When I heard Puerto Ricans in New York City, it sounded very strange. And the first time I heard someone from Spain, I thought they had a speech impediment! – Viggo Mortensen
You see people on the street yelling and think they’re crazy, but maybe they’re just happy and expressing what they feel at all times. – Viggo Mortensen