I don't think I'll ever act again. I have so many wonderful memories, but those days are over.

But as a Scot with a lifelong love of Scotland and the arts, I believe the opportunity of independence is too good to miss. Simply put there is no more creative an act than creating a new nation.

A man who fears nothing is a man who loves nothing; and if you love nothing, what joy is there in your life?

Don't wait for it to happen, don't even want it to happen - just watch what does happen.

Scotland should be nothing less than equal with all the other nations of the world.

I've always been hopeful about Scotland's prospects. And I now believe more than ever that Scotland is within touching distance of achieving independence and equality.