An hour’s hard digging is a good way of getting one’s mind back in the right perspective.
I make it a point of honour to have a couple of gnomes in my garden as silent testimony to the right of gnome-lovers everywhere to do their own thing without fear of snide remarks.
A garden is a thing of beauty and a job forever.
I love the part of Hector as it takes me back to playing eccentric parts. He is a funny character, which is fine by me as I’ve been playing for laughs for decades now! It’s lovely to get a laugh; it’s the best thing in the world!
I prefer theatre but TV keeps you well known.
I was 20, I was an amateur from 14 but my first professional role was at 22.
Even with talent, it’s who you meet at the right time that tips the scales.
I knew absolutely nothing about acting, and had to be taught everything. Some people are born naturals and know how to walk, talk and hold themselves. I didn’t and had to learn everything.