I've never had a very great public life. Cameron Mackintosh greathavelife Change image and share on social
I had set a goal of being a producer by 25. Cameron Mackintosh goalproducerset Change image and share on social
I survived because I never took on big responsibilities in my private life. In the early days, I lived on two or three pounds a week and learned to cook - and I'm a good cook - because I had to. Even when I went on holiday, I stayed in other people's houses. Cameron Mackintosh bigcookday share on social
I think the worst thing that could have happened to me would have been having a hit at 20. I don't know what that would have done to me. But instead, I had to scrape a living for years. And my first show, which opened in 1969, lost over £45,000, an absolute fortune then. Cameron Mackintosh 000absolutebad share on social
I've taken considerable gambles on shows, but they're very considered gambles. Cameron Mackintosh considerconsiderablegamble Change image and share on social
Darling, when you're as old as I am, you cherish the very few musicals that have come your way that you know are great classics. You become their guardian. Cameron Mackintosh cherishclassicdarling Change image and share on social
I know I'm in the exceptional position of having money, but I didn't have it for many decades. I'm always trying to get shows put on for 25 per cent less production costs. Cameron Mackintosh centcostdecade Change image and share on social
I'm proud of the fact that I've taken a lot of big directors, such as Trevor Nunn and Nick Hytner, who were musical virgins, and introduced them to the form. Cameron Mackintosh bigdirectorfact Change image and share on social
The commercial and subsidised theatre are intrinsically linked. I wouldn't have had the career I have had without the opportunities I had through the subsidised sector. However, I do think, in any walk of life, subsidy for the sake of subsidy is not always healthy. Cameron Mackintosh careercommercialhealthy share on social
The musical is the one area of the theater that can give you the biggest buzz of all. Cameron Mackintosh areabigbuzz Change image and share on social
