Most of my career has been spent with the RSC doing Shakespeare, and the thing you learn from Shakespeare is that his historical plays don't bear anything other than a basic resemblance to history. Antony Sher basicbearcareer Change image and share on social
When I'm painting and drawing I only do people. Acting is obviously portraiture - and writing is as well. Antony Sher actdrawpaint Change image and share on social
My grandparents all came from Lithuania to South Africa. Antony Sher africagrandparentlithuania Change image and share on social
I have a Woody Allen Jewish attitude to life: that it's all going to be disastrous. That it hasn't all been that way is simply down to some random quirk of fate. Antony Sher allenattitudedisastrous Change image and share on social
I never regret things. It's a really dangerous thing to say, but for anyone involved in the arts, the bad things that happen make for good material. It's not a comfortable truth, but it is true. Antony Sher artbadcomfortable Change image and share on social
Life is just more comfortable if you're honest and open about everything. I spent so many years being in the closet about one thing or another. Antony Sher closetcomfortablehonest Change image and share on social
You don't expect to get the letter saying, Her Majesty would like to appoint you Knight Commander of the British Empire! It was just a completely overwhelming and exciting day. Antony Sher appointbritishcommander Change image and share on social
What drew me to acting in the first place was disguise. Antony Sher actdisguisedraw Change image and share on social
