'Jewel in the Crown' is the biggest exposure I've ever had on television. — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
When 'Jewel' was screened, old friends from school and university got back in touch. More than one of them told me that their partners hated Merrick so much they could not think of having me in the house. This kind… — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
I've played quite a lot of real people, and it carries a special responsibility. — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
Villains are always the best roles, but that meant that for months afterwards, all I got offered were absolute cads and bounders and really… — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
Performing King Charles in Mike Bartlett's astonishing play in London and New York has been one of the high points of my career. — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
My parents were fantastic. I was an only child, so I had a lot of love and too much attention. I don't think I… — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
When I have a good performance, I'm wrecked at the end of it. I feel completely empty, and tears are pouring down my face… — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
I have only met Prince Charles once, when he was very charming and easy to chat to. I have always had a soft spot… — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
For sheer excitement, a weekend in New York is unbeatable. Arrive on Friday morning, leave on Monday night, and don't worry about jet lag… — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
What makes Biarritz special, as far as I'm concerned, are the fantastic coastline, the beaches - such as the Cotes des Basques - and… — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
Of course there is a danger of typecasting, and since 'Jewel in the Crown' appeared, I have had countless offers to play sadistic policemen… — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
Slower television actually credits the audience with a higher level of intelligence. — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
People wrote about me and started calling me a star, and I just hated it. There are aspects of it that are great -… — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
Sometimes I Rollerblade to work, but it's most lovely in the park, and it's really quite safe there. I do it quite carefully, and… — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
