“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 hi-hat and then lights and music. It just takes your breath away. No words can do what music can.” PlayMomentsLightCan DoDarkActingFourStageBeatsBreathsProductionsHatsThat MomentDrummer Author: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.” TryingEndsLinesActingRiskBecomingSeriesImpressionPresentationBecoming MoreOne Line Author:Ken Stott
“My first major role was in a play called Through the Leaves.” FirstsPlayRolesMajors Author:Ken Stott
“An actor has power, and their power is very simple: it's the power to say no.” ActorsSimple Author: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 theatre because they know it will separate those who can from those who can't.” KnowsActorsAreasTheatre Author:Ken Stott
“I am wholeheartedly in favour of an independent Scotland.” IndependentScotlandFavourWholeheartedly Author:Ken Stott
“In every area, we seem to have thrown everything away and embraced reality television. Its nauseating, programme after programme.” RealitySeemsTelevisionAreasThrownProgrammesReality Television Author:Ken Stott
