Ian McShane

Lovejoy' has a special place in my heart because it was through my efforts that the series first came to the screen.

As long as the cheques carry on coming in, and I'm enjoying my work, I shall continue acting.

Blackbeard is probably the most infamous pirate who ever lived. He's one of those characters for which most of your work is done before you start.

What's great about acting is you can let all your wackiness hang out while you work.

I don't do social media.

Seventy years old! How did that happen? I was part of the generation that wasn't going to die.

I don't believe in the death penalty, but I understand personal vengeance.