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You know, film is the ultimate goal in an actor's career. I mean, I still love TV. I have my feet firmly stamped in it. But my opportunities have been bigger and better.

From Idris Elba

Bond? It is a bit like saying, 'Do you want to play Superman?' Anyone would dream of it. It's one of the most coveted roles in film. I'd be honoured. But I don't know if it will actually happen. I'm just happy with the idea of being associated with it. It's nice there's a lot of good will.

From Idris Elba

It's actually quite criminal how 'The Wire' was systematically ignored.

From Idris Elba

Africans, we hold on to our youths and whip them into shape.

From Idris Elba

When I was a kid, I thought it was tough.

From Idris Elba

I wasn't bad at school, but I was never a bookworm.

From Idris Elba

The less I talk about being black, the better.

From Idris Elba

I'd rather a young black actor read about success as opposed to how tough it was. I get these roles because I can act and that's it. Hopefully that's it.

From Idris Elba

Are there differences between black actors' opportunities and white actors' opportunities? Yes, there are. It's been said.

From Idris Elba

Twenty or 30 years from now, I'm going to be on a beach in Jamaica.

From Idris Elba

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