Ian McShane

Every actor has to love and loathe the character he plays.

I don't believe in the death penalty, but I understand personal vengeance.

My second marriage was to a girl I met in Manchester, kept a long-distance relationship going for two years, then we got married... disaster.

I told them I wouldn't sign a blank cheque.

If every time you engage in a sex act, you go into a confession box, you will never accept your own sexuality.

I am a big one for subtlety and empathy. My dad was softly spoken and didn't carry his honours and accomplishments for everyone to see.