Scottish - Actor | October 19, 1954 -
I always leave room for serendipity and chance.
Ken Stott
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I read 'the Hobbit' at the age when you're supposed to read it. I didn't read 'The Lord Of The Rings.' My father, who was an English teacher, advised me that once I had read 'the Hobbit,' that would be enough. I could then move on to Dostoyevsky.
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There are many actors who'll make their living in other areas, and they'll say they don't like theatre. What they're saying is that they're afraid of theatre because they know it will separate those who can from those who can't.
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No acting, no production, could take the place of that moment when you come out in the dark on to the stage and the drummer plays four beats on the hi-hat and then lights and music. It just takes your breath away. No words can do what music can.
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An actor has power, and their power is very simple: it's the power to say no.
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No one will die if they don't know how old I am.
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My first major role was in a play called 'Through the Leaves.'
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I used to be under the impression that if a role wasn't difficult, then there was nothing happening. Then a director said to me: 'Ken, you've got to realise, acting can be fun, too.'
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Inspector Rebus is a great character, so when the opportunity came up to revive the role for 'BBC Children in Need,' and really have a bit of fun with it, I was happy to take part.
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In every area, we seem to have thrown everything away and embraced reality television. It's nauseating, programme after programme.
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The establishment is a dirty, dangerous beast, and the BBC is a mouthpiece for that.
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Producers and directors think they have the power, but what they think of as the weakest link, the actor, is all-powerful.
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