I didn't really know what I wanted to do, so I thought I'd get a good education and do some acting at the same time.
– Ben McKenzie
I had one year of struggle. My parents were always there, but I didn't want to rely on them. Now it's moving pretty fast. I'm not rich, but obviously this is fantastic. All I know to do with money is put it in a shoebox anyway.
– Ben McKenzie
I've always been kind of a loner. Continue to be.
– Ben McKenzie
It's a Fox thing, the bad-boy image. They're trying to type me out. There are worse things in life, you know. I'm just really excited about the opportunity.
– Ben McKenzie
It's against type in the sense of my background, but it's with type in the sense that I am a loner who's new to this business and sceptical about a lot of it.
– Ben McKenzie
Sometimes those fears creep into the back of your head, but then you slap yourself and think, 'Oh, woe is me! People actually like me.' What a silly thing to worry about. This is a huge opportunity, and I'm excited.
– Ben McKenzie
The whole scene is very strange. It's a very strange town and a very strange business, and it has a tendency to creep me out.