Ken Stott Quotes

No acting, no production, could take the place of that moment when you come out in the dark on to the stage and the drummer plays four beats on the hi-hat and then lights and music. It just takes your breath away. No words can do what music can.

The Scottish are not shy when it comes to expressing themselves.

For me, acting is a series of impressions rather than trying to find one line through to the end, which risks becoming more of a presentation.

I always leave room for serendipity and chance.

An actor has power, and their power is very simple: it's the power to say no.

There are many actors who'll make their living in other areas, and they'll say they don't like theatre. What they're saying is that they're afraid of theatre because they know it will separate those who can from those who can't.

Villains are often attractive.

I am wholeheartedly in favour of an independent Scotland.

My first major role was in a play called Through the Leaves.

No one will die if they don't know how old I am.

Death Of A Salesman is a great acting job.

In every area, we seem to have thrown everything away and embraced reality television. Its nauseating, programme after programme.