Welcome to a compilation of profound insights and memorable phrases from Brendan Coyle, an actor whose talent transcends the screen. Brendan Coyle’s career spans across stage, television, and film, captivating audiences with his compelling performances and undeniable presence. Known for his versatility and ability to embody a wide range of characters, Coyle has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.
Through his roles in acclaimed productions such as Downton Abbey, North & South, and Mary Queen of Scots, Brendan Coyle has delivered lines that resonate with depth and emotion. Whether portraying the complexities of human relationships or delving into the depths of societal issues, his words possess a timeless quality that lingers in the hearts and minds of viewers. Below, you’ll find a collection of Brendan Coyle’s most memorable quotes, each offering a glimpse into his wisdom, insight, and passion for the craft of acting.
I’m single, I’m looking for something meaningful. Brendan Coyle
I see myself as a performer and that applies to a Greek drama or a modern comedy. Brendan Coyle
I’m going to be 50 soon. I’m single, I’m looking for something meaningful. By the time you’ve been single for quite a long time, you can get quite specific about what you can and can’t put up with. Brendan Coyle
I left school at 16 but I wish I’d gone to university – I think I would have studied English literature. I had a knack for that. But I don’t think you have the kind of wisdom at 16 to make that decision. Brendan Coyle
My dad was a master butcher and I trained to be a butcher when I left school. I didn’t enjoy it at the time but I love cooking now, so perhaps I would have been a chef. Brendan Coyle
Acting meant so much to me. Brendan Coyle
I would have loved to have been a footballer like my great uncle Matt Busby, but I knew quite early on that I wasn’t going to make the grade. Luckily I was told by the age of 13 that I wasn’t good enough. That’s not a bad thing. You see this ‘X Factor’ generation of kids now who don’t accept that they’re not good enough. Brendan Coyle
I took a gamble in becoming an actor and my dream job has been realised. Brendan Coyle
I’m more rooted in new plays and new writing. Brendan Coyle
Britain’s a funny place and there’s a lot of funny people coming out of there and a lot of people are finding mediums to express themselves. Brendan Coyle
I think great humor lies in playing the truth of a situation. Brendan Coyle
I can pretty much say all of us know when ‘Downton’ is going to end. This is a show with a finite life. Brendan Coyle
Am I a household name? I still can’t get my head around that. Brendan Coyle
I think with Sky and BBC Three and Channel 4, there are some great television platforms, and the stand-up movement in this country is phenomenal. It’s like rock n’ roll here. Britain’s a funny place and there’s a lot of funny people coming out of there and a lot of people are finding mediums to express themselves. Brendan Coyle
I had to escape the destruction of my father’s bankruptcy and all that difficulty. Brendan Coyle
By the time you’ve been single for quite a long time, you can get quite specific about what you can and can’t put up with. Brendan Coyle
I think great humor lies in playing the truth of a situation. I see myself as a performer and that applies to a Greek drama or a modern comedy. Brendan Coyle
I’d seen a play of ‘Richard III’ in Coventry when I was 15, which sowed the seeds that you could act for a living. Brendan Coyle
When I was in my 30s, I was at the end of a long-term relationship and going through a very hard time. I’d had about 15 different addresses and a series of relationships. I thought, ‘It’s time to have a look at yourself.’ Brendan Coyle
You can’t be a casual observer of something humorous – you have to engage, you have to find it funny for the relationship between actor and audience to work. Brendan Coyle
It’s not something that’s at the forefront of my mind, but I think I’d regret it if I didn’t have children. Brendan Coyle
You get a lot of people requesting photographs but I tend to keep myself to myself, pull my cap down. Brendan Coyle
Sometimes I think I missed out on things like travelling. I’d have been terrified of missing an audition. I didn’t start a family because that’s not something I take lightly. Acting meant so much to me. Brendan Coyle
If this TV success had come in my twenties and I’d become a heart-throb, I would have been very stupid. I would have got into a lot of situations that I really wished I hadn’t. Brendan Coyle
The qualities I am looking for in Miss Right are intelligence and humour. Brendan Coyle
