I knew absolutely nothing about acting, and had to be taught everything. Some people are born naturals and know how to walk, talk and hold themselves. I didn't and had to learn everything.

I make it a point of honour to have a couple of gnomes in my garden as silent testimony to the right of gnome-lovers everywhere to do their own thing without fear of snide remarks.

A garden is a thing of beauty and a job forever.

I have been in the series for over 3 years - 3 series. There will be a fourth series next year which of course I won't be in because I'm now dead. So in total I appeared in 25 episodes.

An hour's hard digging is a good way of getting one's mind back in the right perspective.

I prefer theatre but TV keeps you well known.

I was 20, I was an amateur from 14 but my first professional role was at 22.

Even with talent, it's who you meet at the right time that tips the scales.

...as young and as ancient as Spring....

seven times down, eight times up

The old saying that, "you are what you eat" extends beyond the body, and includes experiences.

I know the Gospel according to Mark better than I know any sura in the Quran.

Occasionally it can be a little disappointing to see rock gods in their 60s or 70s up on stage.

I've met a few people who were passive-aggressive, but I've never met anyone who was aggressive-passive. I don't want tacos! Maybe.

In nothingness, there is everything, energy. The ending is a beginning.

The Air Force pinned a medal on me for killing a man and discharged me for making love to one.

It's an intolerable abuse of power to have employees who are supposed to be advancing the public interest actually working on political campaigns.

As you watch your mind, you discover your self as the watcher. When you stand motionless, only watching, you discover your self as the light behind the watcher.