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

- Ken Stott

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

- Ken Stott

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

- Ken Stott

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

- Ken Stott

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

- Ken Stott

Villains are often attractive.

- Ken Stott

No acting, no production, could take the place of that moment when you come out in the dark on to the stage and the drummer plays four beats on the h…

- 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 that they're afraid of…

- Ken Stott

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

- Ken Stott