I've been trying to find a redeeming feature to Palpatine, and the only one I've got so far is that he's clearly a patron of the arts because he goes to the opera.

Im the blackest villain of all time.

There were a number of people who helped me get there, and the one I always mention is Michael Byrne, the great master swordsman and brilliant stunt double.

I suppose it's easy to play a hypocritical politician with a smiling face; it's also quite gratifying to play.

Serious work gets done ... in congenial surroundings, which tend to make you laugh.

When George asked me to be the prequels, it was the same kind of meeting - it was very short and to the point. It was nice to see him after a long time, and we met in a hotel room.

Consistency is very important when you're making films.