My capacity as a monk was to passionately believe utter nonsense, and when you're an actor you have to do the same thing. Also, Christianity used to have a lot to do with self-loathing and an acceptance of criticism and things like that which is terribly important for actors.

Lis Sladen was very important to me, you know. When I joined the little world of 'Doctor Who', Lis was already a star.

Plenty of clever children have to pretend to be not clever or else they get bullied by the thick.

Keepers of light carry invisible candles of hope, touching hearts and illuminating the souls of friends.

I think quite often a fate worse than death is life, for lots of people.

Well, I think if more people had more applause, it would make them feel better. I often give my wife a round of applause. If the meal is very good I give her a standing ovation.

Actors are able to trick themselves into treating anything as if it's fantastic. It's a kind of madness really.