Ken Stott

No acting, no production, could take the place of that moment when you come out in the dark on to the stage…

— Ken Stott

I've got a feeling that with the best coppers - and in fact the best people in any field of work -…

— Ken Stott

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

— Ken Stott

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

— Ken Stott

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

— Ken Stott

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

— Ken Stott

There are many actors who'll make their living in other areas, and they'll say they don't like theatre. What they're saying is…

— Ken Stott

Villains are often attractive.

— Ken Stott

I am very aware of how warmly Scotland is regarded around the world, and a vote for self-determination would raise our international…

— Ken Stott

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

— Ken Stott

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

— Ken Stott

I always leave room for serendipity and chance.

— Ken Stott

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

— Ken Stott

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

— Ken Stott

I do feel my work has momentum.

— Ken Stott

Nobody's going to say hello to me in the street, really, because there'll be someone a bit more famous coming along the…

— Ken Stott

'Death Of A Salesman' is a great acting job.

— Ken Stott

I used to be under the impression that if a role wasn't difficult, then there was nothing happening. Then a director said…

— Ken Stott

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

— Ken Stott

Inspector Rebus is a great character, so when the opportunity came up to revive the role for 'BBC Children in Need,' and…

— Ken Stott

I read 'the Hobbit' at the age when you're supposed to read it. I didn't read 'The Lord Of The Rings.' My…

— Ken Stott

No one will die if they don't know how old I am.

— Ken Stott

I am wholeheartedly in favour of an independent Scotland.

— Ken Stott

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

— Ken Stott

I like to play these unconventional characters, yes. They're close to the way I feel as a human being.

— Ken Stott