A child did approach me in a restaurant in Cornwall, but he thought I was Gandalf. Michael Gambon approachchildcornwall Change image and share on social
All actors say they're concerned about the state of the theatre, but what they're really concerned about is that there'll be less work around. Michael Gambon actorconcernstate Change image and share on social
Richard was in heavy, heavy costume, he could hardly sit, you know, and I turned up and they put me in two layers of silk, so I played him much lighter - you know, floating around in a pair of slippers, a bit of a hippy. Michael Gambon bitecostumefloat share on social
Maybe that is why kids like Dumbledore: because he is funny rather than a miserable old sod with a long white beard. Michael Gambon bearddumbledorefunny Change image and share on social
There were certainly no spells at my school. More like a smack in the mouth. Michael Gambon mouthschoolsmack Change image and share on social
I find it difficult to remember lines. When I'm doing a long speech for television, I sometimes have an earpiece with someone feeding me the text. But I can get by in the theatre if I study hard for a couple of months. Michael Gambon coupledifficultearpiece share on social
I've always tried to be an actor who... I just plod on and try to keep my mouth shut, mind my own business. I find the whole thing about people's lives... I can't understand it. I'm always astonished that people want to know anything about me. Michael Gambon actorastonishbusiness share on social
My only memories of school are of being beaten, of being hit in the playground, of masters poking their fingers in my chest all day. Michael Gambon beatchestday Change image and share on social
There's no subtext in 'Harry Potter,' really; it's all magic - anything can happen. Why do I say this? Because it's a magic spell. It's quite nice in a way. There is a real freedom to it. Doesn't say much for acting, does it? Michael Gambon actfreedomhappen share on social
I have been in five Harry Potter films and never read a 'Harry Potter' book. If you are an actor, all you have is the script you are given. If you read the book, you might get disappointed about what's been left out. Michael Gambon actorbookdisappoint share on social
