Quotes from Simon Baker

In general, the problem in a relationship is when the couple stagnate.

The French have the reputation of being arrogant. I don't think it's arrogance but a certain authenticity.

I've always been a shy person.

I don't use deodorant. If you drink enough water, you shouldn't have to. I think I smell pretty good without it.

When I have to play the same role every day, I have the flexibility to play the character in so many different ways. It's almost like playing five different roles.

I would love to do a rom-com, but they are not good - good and successful doesn't equate to the same thing.

I love con-men characters in film.

I need some challenges in love or I'm bored.

Every TV show is a crapshoot, really. But every once in a while, a show gets anointed as 'the show.'

There's more of a family connection when you're working on a TV show. That's not to say that you don't make great connections when you're working on films, but it's different unless you're there working every day.

In network TV, you have to present the box before you can step outside it.

I've always been really drawn to that kind of sexual earthiness in European women, and Sophia Loren covered all the bases, including the whole mummy fantasy.

Time goes a lot quicker when the work is a lot more enjoyable.

I try to be straightforward and honest with my kids, and I believe nothing beats good old hard work.

I've seen the odd tarot reader and had my palm read in various countries and explained to me in many strains of broken English. Did I believe a word? To be honest, I didn't understand much, but I loved watching the presentation.

I do have a lot of Australian friends.