The difference between movies and TV is that in TV you have to have a trauma every week, but that event may not be the biggest event in the characters' lives. Peter Capaldi bigcharacterdifference Change image and share on social
What annoys me about it is that your fate is always in somebody else's hands. It's always up to somebody else to decide whether or not they want you in their show and so the majority of actors have to play out a waiting game. The constant fear is that it could all end tomorrow. Peter Capaldi actorannoyconstant share on social
My parents didn't take me to the theatre to see Chekhov when I was growing up - we went to see 'Francie and Josie' once every five years. Peter Capaldi chekhovfranciegrow Change image and share on social
What's now shocking is I can't say anything publicly without it having a life. Not because I have extraordinary views but because people are keen on conflict, so they'll make that the story. Peter Capaldi conflictextraordinarykeen Change image and share on social
At 17 years old, STG took me under its wing and shared its resources and wisdom with me, even allowing me to take part in a show at the Edinburgh Festival. Without STG and the Ramshorn Theatre, I would not have found access to the world of drama that I later made my profession. Peter Capaldi accessallowdrama share on social
Comic-Con is so legendary, so a great thrill to be invited along. Peter Capaldi comiccongreat Change image and share on social
I wouldn't be here if it were not for the grant system that paid for me to go to art school - because my parents couldn't have afforded it. Peter Capaldi affordartgrant Change image and share on social
When I was at school, you couldn't draw and be into football, too. If you were into art, then you were seen as an absolute pansy, and there was no way you'd be admitted to the guys' world of football. Peter Capaldi absoluteadmitart Change image and share on social
I have a fairly normal domestic life. Peter Capaldi domesticfairlylife Change image and share on social
The British film industry has always tried to sell itself as something rather sophisticated. It's almost as if it thinks it is by royal command. It has always tried to claim the high ground, not only over Hollywood but over the whole of humanity! Peter Capaldi britishclaimcommand share on social