Quotes from Orlando Bloom

You can't date if you're famous. That's how it seems to me.

Life is about balance, and we all have to make the effort in areas that we can to enable us to make a difference.

I never responded to teaching.

Whatever happens in life is fine - just trust in that.

People come into your life and people leave it... you just have to trust that life has a road mapped out for you.

If life isn't about human beings and living in harmony, then I don't know what it's about.

My whole career has been fulfilling my childhood fantasies, playing characters that are larger than life, getting to play a knight, an elf, a prince, and a soldier.

Creativity is the key for any child with dyslexia - or for anyone, for that matter. Then you can think outside of the box. Teach them anything is attainable. Let them run with what you see is whatever they need to run with.

My first priority is trying to protect my family.

The world produces enough food for everyone. Why are one billion people going hungry?

Men treat men differently than they would a woman.

Would I like to direct? Maybe one day.

I remember one time that I was filming a scene in whych my character rides through Troy on a chariot. I just looked around at this incredible set thinking 'This is the life'.

When I'm in the U.K. - and I'm here more than people would think - I tend to keep a very low profile.

There's a difference between a failure and a fiasco... a fiasco is a disaster of mythic proportions.

When it comes to meals, there's always a fantastic choice on British Airways.

Legolas is fantastic to dress up in - of course he is - and I've had the best time playing him.

I found myself doing all these action-adventure movies, and it's been a fantastic experience, and I've learnt a lot.

Failure is simply the non-presence of success. But a fiasco is a disaster of mythic proportions.

As a child, I had the opportunity to meet the captain onboard a British Airways flight. It was so exciting to see the cockpit and controls. I was in awe of the captain, and he stamped my log book, which I still have to this day.

What's weird is having your mother fly in on an aeroplane with your face on the side of it.

You can drive an SUV, but there's a balance. If you do that, maybe use energy-efficient light bulbs at home or just be conscious of switching off lights. If you can afford to drive an SUV, maybe you can afford to make a donation to a wind farm or plant some trees. It's all about balance.

I had studied theater for three years in London when someone suggested me for the role.

I don't know any family that doesn't have a story somewhere. Besides, it you didn't have those things in life, you'd be so bland.