Shakespeare put characters in extreme circumstances, all over his plays. Therefore their behaviour becomes extreme, in ways that can be both extremely… — Adrian Lester Copy Share Image
The appeal of 'Hustle' has always been that the con artists are actually very moral - we've simply made the villains the… — Adrian Lester Copy Share Image
As an actor, having to portray a real-life person of extreme talent is fine as long as you're not playing the part… — Adrian Lester Copy Share Image
It's always good to go back and remind ourselves just how earth shattering it is just to have a baby, or to… — Adrian Lester Copy Share Image
When I stand back and look at people I was at drama school with, and think of how good they were, yes,… — Adrian Lester Copy Share Image
Doctor Who' is a great part and I grew up with the series, but I've never done anything more than express my admiration for… — Adrian Lester Copy Share Image
There's always a subtle shift that happens in any play I've done that's come to New York, or that's toured, even. The audiences pick… — Adrian Lester Copy Share Image
Never mind that British history is liberally dotted with ethnic minorities; to most scriptwriters they simply don't exist. — Adrian Lester Copy Share Image
It's interesting, now we have these huge TVs with wonderful sound and so on at home, we're awash with wonderful dramas from so many… — Adrian Lester Copy Share Image
What's been crucial to 'Hustle's' success is the sense that the gang could survive in prison or on the streets. — Adrian Lester Copy Share Image
There are certain actors who, when they appear in a drama, you know exactly what you're going to get. That's not me - if… — Adrian Lester Copy Share Image
Every time I've played a role - every time - I've been hit by the same response of 'Oh goodness, that's interesting.' — Adrian Lester Copy Share Image
I am brilliant at not doing paperwork. I could teach a degree in procrastination. — Adrian Lester Copy Share Image
At heart, I'm analogue. I'm one of those people who has to buy something if they walk past a stationery shop. — Adrian Lester Copy Share Image
The Undeclared War' is one of those series that points at something that should concern us all. — Adrian Lester Copy Share Image
I try to be as healthy as I can, but I fail in so many ways. Haagen-Dazs strawberry cheesecake ice cream is one downfall;… — Adrian Lester Copy Share Image
When cosmetic surgery is used to hold back the passage of time I think it's a bit dodgy. I've been at the odd party… — Adrian Lester Copy Share Image
