I became a professional cricket teacher about 20 years ago. I had a son born to me when I was 50, and I thought, he needs someone to bowl to him.

I loved doing My Favorite Year, which was great fun, and The Ruling Class, which I made with all my chums.

I'm a working stiff, baby, just like everybody else.

We all had such larks. Yes, it was hard work but the friendships and the genuine respect we had for one another, that side I shall miss greatly. I've stopped acting, but I don't think I've finished using my voice. I could, and probably will, record the whole of Shakespeare's sonnets. They live at the side of my bed and are my constant companions.

When my father would come home from the track after a good day, the whole room would light up; it was fairyland. But when he lost, it was black. In our house, it was always either a wake ... or a wedding.

Pope Paul III was the greatest thief in the history of the church.

There may be honor among thieves, but there's none in politicians.