My whole career has been a struggle for dignity and justification, to prove that I'd made the right decision to be an actor in the first place. — Nigel Hawthorne Copy Share Image
I don't have the vocal dexterity, nor do I have the desire to put myself in among the giants. — Nigel Hawthorne Copy Share Image
There is nobody on earth who could totally impersonate Jack Lewis, because you may look like him from the front or from the side,… — Nigel Hawthorne Copy Share Image
I live in the country, and I have a very happy life. I just do the job and go home. — Nigel Hawthorne Copy Share Image
I know people say plays are only an evening's entertainment. But you can make it mean a lot to the audience, even a farce… — Nigel Hawthorne Copy Share Image
I've been a homosexual all my life. My partner and I don't want to stand up and say we're gay, because we think that's… — Nigel Hawthorne Copy Share Image
One of the things about George III is that he was aware that the monarchy was slipping away. There was revolution in the air… — Nigel Hawthorne Copy Share Image
We've had other things come up in their place, but I don't think' anything beats morals. — Nigel Hawthorne Copy Share Image
I was quite a plain boy. I stayed in work and eeked out a living, bit parts on TV, walk-ons in films, repertory companies. — Nigel Hawthorne Copy Share Image
I think you start in middle life to recognize your vulnerabilities, if you're lucky. You admit them and people find that interesting. — Nigel Hawthorne Copy Share Image
It's like the Boy Scouts' motto, be prepared. You've got to be ready when the moment is offered. If you're not, you can actually… — Nigel Hawthorne Copy Share Image
Surprise! Surprise! An Academy Award nomination and suddenly you're outed? Did I mind? Oh, very, very much. — Nigel Hawthorne Copy Share Image
People still talk about 'Yes, Minister.' Americans, too; they love it. It was a happy period for me and it did change my life. — Nigel Hawthorne Copy Share Image
