Birgitte Quotes & Sayings

I've done so much travelling in the past few years, and when you travel, you realise that we do actually have a cool, clean look in Scandinavia - it's not just Denmark - which I think brings peace if you have it in your home. — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

In Copenhagen, we all ride bicycles everywhere, partly because it is impossible to park a car, but also because you can cross the city in 20 minutes on a bike. — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

Whenever I have a few hours to dive into a book, I am happy. — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

I think one of the reasons 'Borgen' has such a following is because the characters are quite positive people. — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

When I approach any script, I always try to find what I would relate to most in it. — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

I've tried to pitch 'Borgen - the Musical,' but they just won't listen to me! — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

When I was starring as Roxie Hart in 'Chicago,' I got my stiletto heel caught in my fishnet tights and fell flat on my face. It was incredibly painful and not something you can cover up. — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

When I was a kid, my sisters and I used to get a little present in our stocking each day of December, usually an ornament, some sweets, or a little toy. — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

In many senses, 'Borgen' was a very democratic show. I was always invited to hear the writers' thoughts for the next episodes and allowed to comment on them. — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

How would you feel," Elayne said softly, "if you saw your queen trying to kill a Trolloc with a sword as you ran away?"
"I'd feel like I needed to bloody move to another country," Birgitte snapped, loosing another arrow, "one where the monarchs don't have pudding for brains. — Robert Jordan

Usually, when you get early versions of scripts, they are not very good. I found 'Borgen' amazing from the very first read-through because of how fast-paced and gripping it was. It felt more international because of the way it didn't dwell on the characters' personal lives as many Danish shows used to, but still, nobody thought it would travel. — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

For me, art is like a big support group, where you go and meet people who think the same way, and you go, 'Okay, I'm not nuts.' — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

I've been told that no one knows what happens in the future on 'Game of Thrones.' To my knowledge, I've shot one episode. So I'm as excited as anyone else to find out what happens. — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

I adore Copenhagen, where I live, but I'm really drawn to New York. — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

The world just changed, Elayne," Birgitte said, shaking her head, long braid swinging slightly. "It just changed in a very large way. I have a terrible feeling that it's only the beginning. — Robert Jordan

Strong female leads make more of an impact in the U.K. than in Denmark. — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

Singing and dancing are the greatest emotional outlets you can have. — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

I was a good student - a geek, really - editor of the school paper, thought I was going to go to university. — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

Quite a lot of British women stop working when they have children, and that is rarely the case in Denmark. We have a very flat, structured way of approaching everything. Nobody's the boss. In a sense, we're all equal. — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

I ride my bike past the Danish Parliament, and it's very accessible - there's really no security! — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

Elayne could not help herself. Nynaeve wielding her tongue like a needle, Cerandin stubborn as two mules, and now this. She threw back her head and screamed with frustration.
When the sound died, it seemed as if the animals had quieted. Horse handlers stood about, staring at her. Coolly, she ignored them. Nothing could worm its way under her skin now. She was as calm as ice, perfectly in control of herself.
"Was that a cry for help," Birgitte said, tilting her head, "or are you hungry? I suppose I could find a wet nurse in - "
Elayne strode away with a snarl that would have done any of the leopards proud. — Robert Jordan

In the U.K., journalists are a little bit more ruthless than in Denmark. I have a feeling the tabloid press in the U.K. is pretty harsh. — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

On a perfect weekend, I'll stay in bed until I am rested, though I am not someone who sleeps late. Then I'll go for a run through the parks nearby, even if it is frosty and cold, and I love meeting friends for brunch. You know you are truly on a day off if you have time to do brunch. — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

If you go for an audition, you have a character description, and for the women, it's always about being beautiful, sexy. And for the men it's more about the character than how he appears physically. That annoys me. — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

If someone offers him enough gold, it becomes a toss of the dice, and not even Mat Cauthon could say how they'll land. — Robert Jordan

I am Birgitte Silverbow," Birgitte announced, as if to dispel doubt. "The Horn of Valere has sounded, calling all to the Last Battle. The heroes have returned! — Robert Jordan

After 'Pitch Perfect' premiered, I've got so many sweet expressions from people who enjoyed 'Pitch Perfect' and now the episode of 'Game of Thrones.' — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

Past is past, and the future is ahead. — Robert Jordan

I used to watch a lot of American and British television as a child, which helped teach me the language and accents; it was partly that which landed me the part of Roxy in a London production of 'Chicago' when I was 25. — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

The thing with drama is you're allowed to invent people who are maybe slightly better than real people. — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

If I can iron out my accent, it opens up another world of possible jobs. Whereas if you have that very strong European accent, it leaves you always being cast as the Hungarian maid or the stripper or whatever. I have voice lessons, and my coach has given me different tongue-twisters to rehearse at home. — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

Acting and singing were just a hobby, but getting into drama school made me realise I could actually do it for a living. — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

On Christmas Eve, we have a duck or roast pork with caramelised potatoes, braised red cabbage and gravy. For dessert, we have ris a l'amande, a rice pudding, and whoever gets the whole almond in it wins an extra present. Then we dance around the tree and sing carols. — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

At some point, they must do a 'Borgen' tour in Copenhagen. Like the 'Sex and the City' tour, but on bicycles. — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

Mat gaped at them as they reined in before him and the others. "Is this...? Is this all of you?" they were little more than a hundred. Red saw and realized that somehow he had know that they would be.
"It takes more than bravery to bind a man to the Horn." Arthur Hawkwing's voice was deep and carrying, a voice used to giving commands.
"Or a woman," Birgitte said sharply.
"Or a woman," Hawkwing agreed. "Only a few are bound to the Wheel, spun out again and again to work the will of the Wheel in the Pattern of the Ages. You could tell him, Lews Therin, could you but remember when you wore flesh. — Robert Jordan

It's the prerogative of the writer to rewrite the world into one he would like to exist. — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

In film or TV work, you can have this amazingly dramatic pause, and they'll just edit it out. — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

I have a problem with fashion magazines sometimes - they seem to have these dogmas or uniforms. 'This is the way you must look; this is this season's must-have.' I really resent the phrase 'must-have.' I prefer to decide for myself what I think is beautiful or fashionable. — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

Behind him, Birgitte Silverbow stood over her corpse, one foot to either side of the headless body. — Robert Jordan

Don't worry about not fitting in. The things that make people think you're weird are what makes you you, and therefore your greatest strength. — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

'Coriolanus' deals with the birth of democracy. And that has been fascinating because I've been talking about politics so much because of 'Borgen.' It's a nice bridge. — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

Keep fighting, you daughters and sons of goats!" Birgitte yelled, loosing arrows at the mercenaries. "I might be dead, but I'm still your bloody commander, and you will obey orders! — Robert Jordan

I'd love to play a villain in BBC drama 'Sherlock' - some sort of evil, slinky blonde would be right up my street. — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

Anyway, I must be far from insufferable, since you've done an excellent job of suffering me these last months. — Robert Jordan

Any director or writer or artist has the right to do what they want to do - freedom of expression is something I celebrate. — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

Right before I graduated from the national theatre school, I got the part of Roxie Hart in 'Chicago' in Copenhagen. That led to me playing it here in London. I was 26 when I came over for that. It was the first thing I did as a professional, and it is still the experience of my life. — Birgitte Hjort Sorensen