When I was 16, we moved to live in Stratford-Upon-Avon. That was the year of Paul Scofield's 'Lear.' I think he is still widely perceived as the only actor who has got his flag at the top of the mountain. — 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
