But as a Scot with a lifelong love of Scotland and the arts, I believe the opportunity of independence is too good to miss. Simply put there is no more creative an act than creating a new nation.

But I wouldn't call myself sadistic.

I'm an actor - it's not brain surgery. If I do my job right, people won't ask for their money back.

Scotland should be nothing less than equal with all the other nations of the world.

I've always been hopeful about Scotland's prospects. And I now believe more than ever that Scotland is within touching distance of achieving independence and equality.

I take the good with the bad. I can't love people in slices.

I don't think I'll ever act again.