As an actor, you generally want to see the other actor's face.

You do a clean show and it's over and the audience have enjoyed themselves and you've enjoyed yourself, and you haven't had to resort to shock.

You may not think I'm a sex symbol, but I became a father at the age of 48. Now young people think of me as a mini-folk hero because it's difficult for them to believe a man of my age is sexually active.

I kind of do it in my head, then I'll try pieces of it on stage and if it looks promising, I'll put it together.

When I started out in 1960, I thought it might possibly last a couple of years. I never expected it to last 42. I take great satisfaction in that longevity.

The only way to survive is to have a sense of humour.

I'm very open to the up-and-comers.