I've been a professional actor now for 38 years. A long time. And it's wonderful to earn your living doing something that you love. To think people actually give you money for it!
Every person who is offered a knighthood has the opportunity to say yes or no. You get a letter from the Prime Minister saying you've been recommende… - Derek Jacobi
Every person who is offered a knighthood has the opportunity to say yes or no. You get a letter from the Prime Minister saying you've been recommende…
- Derek Jacobi
I had to think long and hard about what it would imply, what it would mean. Would it mean any alterations of one's lifestyle? Or, more than that, the… - Derek Jacobi
I had to think long and hard about what it would imply, what it would mean. Would it mean any alterations of one's lifestyle? Or, more than that, the…
Sir Larry could be very strict and a disciplinarian, too. He had many faces; he wore many hats. But, ultimately, he loved the theater and he loved ac… - Derek Jacobi
Sir Larry could be very strict and a disciplinarian, too. He had many faces; he wore many hats. But, ultimately, he loved the theater and he loved ac…
I never lose that terror of 'this is my last job, I'll never work again.' You can never relax and rely on whatever reputation you've built. - Derek Jacobi
I never lose that terror of 'this is my last job, I'll never work again.' You can never relax and rely on whatever reputation you've built.
What was so good about it was that the set that they originally built stayed there, and weathered over the five years. It got five summers and five w… - Derek Jacobi
What was so good about it was that the set that they originally built stayed there, and weathered over the five years. It got five summers and five w…
Actors, I don't think, ever really grow up. I'm hoping that that rejuvenating process applies to me, too. It has so far. I've been very lucky. - Derek Jacobi
Actors, I don't think, ever really grow up. I'm hoping that that rejuvenating process applies to me, too. It has so far. I've been very lucky.
You have to get through the Hamlet hoop as a young actor. Your classical qualifications are based on the quality of your Hamlet. And then, as an olde… - Derek Jacobi
You have to get through the Hamlet hoop as a young actor. Your classical qualifications are based on the quality of your Hamlet. And then, as an olde…
They were totally supportive, always saw everything I did. One of the thrills of my life was when they went to the theater to see something that I wa… - Derek Jacobi
They were totally supportive, always saw everything I did. One of the thrills of my life was when they went to the theater to see something that I wa…
Knowing that we were doing good work and the stories were good. They were original and charming. They weren't particularly violent or sexy or any of … - Derek Jacobi
Knowing that we were doing good work and the stories were good. They were original and charming. They weren't particularly violent or sexy or any of …
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