An actor has power, and their power is very simple: it's the power to say no.
I always leave room for serendipity and chance.
In every area, we seem to have thrown everything away and embraced reality television. Its nauseating, programme after programme.
My first major role was in a play called Through the Leaves.
Death Of A Salesman is a great acting job.
Villains are often attractive.
For me, acting is a series of impressions rather than trying to find one line through to the end, which risks becoming more of a presentation.
No acting, no production, could take the place of that moment when you come out in the dark on to the stage and the drummer plays four beats on the hi-hat and then lights and music. It just takes your breath away. No words can do what music can.
There are many actors who'll make their living in other areas, and they'll say they don't like theatre. What they're saying is that they're afraid of theatre because they know it will separate those who can from those who can't.
The Scottish are not shy when it comes to expressing themselves.
I am wholeheartedly in favour of an independent Scotland.
No one will die if they don't know how old I am.
