Scottish - Actor | March 31, 1971 -
I'm just into making quality stuff if I can, with interesting people and good scripts. But it's very important that it's about something and that it says something. Otherwise, I don't know what the point is, really.
Ewan McGregor
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I'm not a guy who takes films for strong political messages.
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I'm sure it's not great fun for them, or for any parent, when their child says they want to be an actor, 'cos it's quite an uncertain business and it can be terribly hard for most actors.
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I've done nudity in lots of things before. It's something that's never particularly bothered me.
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I've played in pipe bands in Scotland, and I've always played guitars and drums and stuff.
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No, no I'm not, no, but I just think... when people are naked it tells you a lot about their relationships.
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Once you've agreed the script, you must be willing to go as far as it needs to go on set.
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So, no, I'm not trying to crack into Hollywood, although I'll make films there if they're good scripts.
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The other two things are... well, I had a huge appetite for old black and white movies on BBC 2. At the weekends they used to run matinees, and the more romantic the better.
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Ultimately, you have to not worry about people thinking you should have played him differently. You're the one playing the part so it has to be yours.
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It's important, that spirit of youth, and when you're 16 that can get you kickstarted.
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Then I left school at 16 and worked in Perth Repertory Theatre, which was quite nearby where I lived. And I worked there for about six or seven months, as part of the stage crew.
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