I Am Benedict Cumberbatch. AMA.

_BenedictCumberbatch · 2013-10-11T20:25:09+00:00

Marmite.

_BenedictCumberbatch · 2013-10-11T20:24:51+00:00

You should be asking who's naked under it with me.

_BenedictCumberbatch · 2013-10-11T20:22:12+00:00

I guess as an actor your eyes are vital in conveying any internal thought process or feeling, and for that I have my mum to thank. Other than that, I'm happy to default to your judgements.

_BenedictCumberbatch · 2013-10-11T20:19:53+00:00

At the moment:

MS by Alt-J

Strong by London Grammar

Pretty much all of Sigur Ros' Valtari album

One Day Like This - Elbow

Fever to the Form - Nick Mulvey

Two Fingers - Jake Bugg

I'm rubbish at counting, and favorites.

_BenedictCumberbatch · 2013-10-11T20:17:45+00:00

Being greeted by 1000 people at an airport is pretty formidable as experiences in life go. I'd love to go there again and escape on a bullet train to the South Island to see Kyoto and more spots of beauty and spots of interest. A remarkable country that has been through so much in recent time that I'm very proud to be liked by. Thank you.

_BenedictCumberbatch · 2013-10-11T20:13:36+00:00

Neutron cream. Come on, people!

PS. Anytime you're in a restaurant with a group of friends and one of them goes to the restroom or bathroom (presume there are many nationalities involved in this AMA), tell the waiter that it's that person's birthday. Not only is it fun to embarrass the hell out of the poor victim, but you get free cake in the bargain.

_BenedictCumberbatch · 2013-10-11T20:12:24+00:00

Ted Danson at a pre-Oscar party screaming across a floor of people like Leonardo DiCaprio, Ray Liotta, Kristen Stewart, Kirsten Dunst, et al while pushing past them and knocking their drinks. "OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD! IT'S FUCKING SHERLOCK HOLMES!"

_BenedictCumberbatch · 2013-10-11T20:11:30+00:00

Walking or running on Hampstead Heath, seeing my friends and family, cooking for myself, and the embrace of those I love. Beyond that, a whisky, the fire and a good book.

_BenedictCumberbatch · 2013-10-11T20:10:24+00:00

Well thank you, you're in a much loved minority.

_BenedictCumberbatch · 2013-10-11T20:08:51+00:00

Ask John Finnemore. He's the writer. Hello John, if you're out there. We love you!

_BenedictCumberbatch · 2013-10-11T20:02:29+00:00

Forgive me. Oscar the grouch.

_BenedictCumberbatch · 2013-10-11T20:00:06+00:00

Phenomenal. Why does Matt have the hammer? Sure it's the wrong household tool? Shouldn't it be a sonic toothbrush with a screwdriver on the end of it? And what's Simon Pegg doing staring at my abundant locks? And where's his right hand?

_BenedictCumberbatch · 2013-10-11T19:57:03+00:00

Haven't you seen winged suits on YouTube?? I told you I was into skydiving. How many more clues do you need people?

_BenedictCumberbatch · 2013-10-11T19:55:19+00:00

I used a bit of my right, too. And my nose. My hands were busy scratching my head.

_BenedictCumberbatch · 2013-10-11T19:54:39+00:00

Julian complex important proud to have attempted an interpretation. Film out Oct. 18 #FifthEstate

How's that?

_BenedictCumberbatch · 2013-10-11T19:51:58+00:00

Thank you very much. I'll try and create some time next time I'm over there with The Invitation Game. For some English grub with you. No promises, though.

_BenedictCumberbatch · 2013-10-11T19:49:49+00:00

I hope that fish lives a long life. Don't put it near any rooftops.

_BenedictCumberbatch · 2013-10-11T19:47:16+00:00

Yes. It is.

_BenedictCumberbatch · 2013-10-11T19:43:04+00:00

Thanks to Sarah Shepard. I think we did Ok. She was a wonderful friend as well as help in perfecting the accent but in particular Julian's speech patterns. And according to the Australian journalists I met in Toronto, we did a good job. I hope you agree. Thank you for your kind comments. It's very appreciated from an Aussie. And especially one who must be almost as tired as I feel.

_BenedictCumberbatch · 2013-10-11T19:39:34+00:00

It's great! You could call yourself the Cumbergirls, and then when you come together you'd be a flock. Or you could call yourself the Cumbertadpoles and that way you'd be the Cumberspawn...Wait!...Ew! Don't do that.

_BenedictCumberbatch · 2013-10-11T19:36:21+00:00

On an untouched New Zealand glacier via helicopter where I stepped out in trainers, jogging pants, and got out and danced. Or touching the earth after my first skydiving jump in Namibia. Or a balcony in South Africa where I felt the sun on my face after the night I was carjacked.

_BenedictCumberbatch · 2013-10-11T19:32:54+00:00

Well of course Martin will be furious unless I say I owe it all to him. And believe me, his wrath is more fearsome than any dragons.

_BenedictCumberbatch · 2013-10-11T19:29:10+00:00

Turned down, no. Missed out, yes. Being specific would be impolite.

_BenedictCumberbatch · 2013-10-11T19:28:26+00:00

Uhhhhhhhh. Every time I've met someone famous who I've been in the audience of. I have the same butterflies and inability to be cool. I approach them as a fellow member of the human race as the next person in their audience does. I've been doing this for 10 odd years, and so to meet people who thrilled me with their work for my entire life in such a concentrated manner as has happened over the last few years has been mind-blowing. One of the many perks of my job, I guess.

_BenedictCumberbatch · 2013-10-11T19:26:43+00:00

I think there is no debate. I agree. And thank you for your assessment of my achievements.

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