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.

What you do is, you just do the gig, enjoy, get on with it, and treat the rest as horse doodle.

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.

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

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