I spent my life in the library reading books.

My closest friends are Roger Moore, who is an actor, Sean Connery, who is an actor, Terry O'Neill, who is a photographer, Johnny Gold, who was the boss of Tramp, and Leslie Bricusse, who is a composer.

I just try to play more and more difficult roles.

I don't have to work. I suppose I should retire. But I enjoy working.

If someone is very upper-class, you have a stereotype of him which is probably true. If someone has a working-class accent, you have no idea who you're talking to.

I'm looking for me to disappear, and the acting to disappear, and all you see is a real person.

If you're a leading actor you don't work with another actor. You work with a lady.