It never occurred to me that Iโd be typecast, although I was. And I never thought of the role as a commercial product, because I wasโฆ well, I was playing this slightly messianic alien. He isnโt violent, he doesnโt get his leg over the girl, he doesnโt steal, and heโs rather wry, and adorable, and mysterious. Heโs lived for 900 years or something. He lives the life of the old patriarchs of the Old Testament. Thatโs not commercial. Heโs special.
Tom BakerBeing Doctor Who, I used to look at the clock and know at half past four we were going to stop rehearsing - and that was a sad moment for me because I wanted to stay in this beautiful, unreal world.
Tom BakerA True Friend who leaves heart felt messages, can be a lighthouse to others, sharing light and truth, which comes from their heart.
Tom Baker