I Think The Point To Be Understood

It's A Joy To Be Up Close To Derek Jacobi's Work. Alas, We Haven't Worked Very Much, Over The Years, Since We Were At University Together, But I Don't Think I've Missed Many Of His Great Shows And Performances.

It Was Wrongly Assumed That I Wished To Become Some Sort Of Leader Among Gay Activists, Whereas In Reality I Was Happier To Be A Foot Soldier.

That Was The Big Effect Lord Of The Rings Had On Me. It Was Discovering New Zealand. And Even More Precious Were The People- Not At All Like The Australians.

I Tend To Discourage People From Calling Me 'sir Ian,' Because I Don't Like Being Separated Out From The Rest Of The Population. Of Course, It Can Be Useful If You're Writing An Official Letter, Like Trying To Get A Visa Or Something Passed Through Parliament. They're Impressed By These Things.

I Have Never Wanted To Be Typecast, One Of Those Actors Who Plays A Variation On A One-note Theme. So Just As I Enjoy Playing A Wide Variety Of Characters, From Good To Bad To Ugly To Cute - So I Have Enjoyed Of Late Working In Film And Television, As Well As In Theatres Of Various Sizes And Shapes.