Quotes

Quotes

“India is a constant source of inspiration.” — The Observer — Dev Patel: I’m just this guy from Rayners Lane

“90% panic, 10% it just happens.” — The Guardian — Dev Patel: The allure of the job is to change

“Lightning sometimes does strike twice.” — TIME — Dev Patel: I Want to Be Very Selective

“We need different storytellers.” — TIME — Dev Patel on Lion, the Oscars and His Meatiest Role

“I’ve always been struck by the hijra community.” — Vanity Fair — Dev Patel on Monkey Man, Tiny Cars, and Skins

“It’s brilliant. Awesome. Amazing!” — The Guardian — Desi mates

“I love going to a concert, and not seeing it through a three-inch screen.” — The Guardian — Dev Patel: I didn’t know what I was getting myself into

Seven short quotes verified in direct interviews with Dev Patel.