Top 32 Quotes by Ron Moody

I'll never forget seeing 'Guys and Dolls' over and over. I used to sit up in the coliseum watching this magnificent musical. Brilliant.

My portrayal of Fagin was all to do with my experience in comedy and revue.

I've worked with the old dames and knights - Edith Evans, Ralph Richardson - they're the most incredibly humble, kindly people because they are so big that they don't need to be unpleasant.

Playing Fagin in the play and film was a small miracle.

The world is always reinventing itself, and so should you. I used to say, 'I haven't started yet.' Sadly, most people don't develop their potential.

I've no regrets. You take responsibility for your actions.

I was offered Fagin-type roles, but I wanted to do new things. I could have worked in America, but there was a recession in the British film industry, and I wanted to work in England. I've no regrets.

I always write 'Fight' on the mirrors - that goes way back to the times when you had to fight apathy.

I love getting up in the morning with nothing else to do except write.

The day after the Oscars, I flew back to London to film a television play for Anglia. It was a big mistake because you never really get acknowledged for wanting to work in England, as I did.