I wasn't interested in novelty. I was looking for good drama. Tom Baker dramagoodinterest Change image and share on social
I've been involved in one or two successes in classical plays but nothing to touch the excitement and the glamour and the gratification of being a children's hero for so long. Tom Baker childclassicalexcitement Change image and share on social
I used to always be putting my hat on children being photographed and then getting home and discovering I was riddled with lice. That used to happen very, very regularly. I used to get headlice all the time. Tom Baker childdiscoverhappen share on social
I'm obsessive about the kind of melodrama of getting through the days and trying to make them good and funny and a happy experience. But my feeling towards the fans is that they delivered me from darkness. Tom Baker darknessdaydeliver share on social
Well, I think people don't recognise my face because I'm so much older now, but it is astonishing that people can recognise a voice. I do sometimes get recognised, and indeed a lot of people do come and see me. Tom Baker astonishfacelot share on social
Actors are able to trick themselves into treating anything as if it's fantastic. It's a kind of madness really. Tom Baker actorfantastickind Change image and share on social
The Old Testament is my favourite science fantasy reading. Tom Baker fantasyfavouriteread Change image and share on social
One longs to be funny, to make people laugh. Laughter is such a sign of approval, isn't it? Tom Baker approvalfunnylaugh Change image and share on social
I don't watch television. I know better than that. Tom Baker televisionwatch Change image and share on social