Top 42 Quotes by Michael Gambon

About Michael Gambon

These are some quotes by British author Michael Gambon Actor, who was born on October 19, 1940.

Maybe that is why kids like Dumbledore: because he is funny rather than a miserable old sod with a long white beard.

Maybe that is why kids like Dumbledore: because he is funny rather than a miserable old sod with a long white beard.

Michael Gambon

I'm an anorak. I've always been an obsessive collector of things. Richard Briers collects stamps. I collect cars and guns, which are much more expensive, and much more difficult to store.

I'm an anorak. I've always been an obsessive collector of things. Richard Briers collects stamps. I collect cars and guns, which are much more expensive, and much more difficult to store.

Michael Gambon

People should be shrouded in mystery. Especially actors. No, hang on, maybe actors should be blown up.

People should be shrouded in mystery. Especially actors. No, hang on, maybe actors should be blown up.

Michael Gambon

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.

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

When I was doing 'Tales from Hollywood' at the National, I was invited to dinner by the choreographer, Kenneth MacMillan. He told me I had the heart of a dancer and asked me if I'd like to come on at the end of 'Romeo and Juliet' as a friar. I said I'd love to, but sadly, MacMillan died shortly after.

Michael Gambon

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

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.

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

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

Oh yeah, I'd love to be a comedian. I've done a lot, but always in the confines of plays.

Oh yeah, I'd love to be a comedian. I've done a lot, but always in the confines of plays.

Michael Gambon

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

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