I tend to discourage people from calling me 'Sir Ian,' because I don't like being separated out from the rest of the population. Of course, it can be useful if you're writing an official letter, like trying to get a visa or something passed through Parliament. They're impressed by these things.

All other areas of my life, I'm hopeless. I can't even be certain how to boil an egg.

The audience's expectations are ever-present.

No one needs to feel sorry for me or anyone else who has fallen victim to success.

Every anti-gay remark from the Church gives the thug a license to be cruel.

It is so painful watching yourself act, particularly because you can't do anything about it, it's all done and dusted.

What I particularly like about Broadway is the camaraderie and the friendship of other people in other shows. Everybody knows you're opening and cares about you. There's a real village atmosphere.