Ken Stott Quotes

My first major role was in a play called 'Through the Leaves.'

Whenever I see pointless use of special effects, I reach for something else.

I wanted success, but I wanted it on my own terms.

The establishment is a dirty, dangerous beast, and the BBC is a mouthpiece for that.

I am wholeheartedly in favour of an independent Scotland.

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.

I am very aware of how warmly Scotland is regarded around the world, and a vote for self-determination would raise our international profile even further, with lots of benefits for Scottish arts and culture.

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.

Producers and directors think they have the power, but what they think of as the weakest link, the actor, is all-powerful.

The Scottish are not shy when it comes to expressing themselves.

In every area, we seem to have thrown everything away and embraced reality television. It's nauseating, programme after programme.

Villains are often attractive.

For me, acting is a series of impressions rather than trying to find one line through to the end, which risks becoming more of a presentation.

An actor has power, and their power is very simple: it's the power to say no.