"It's the persona that makes you a leading actor. A leading actor has something extra that's fun to watch. But it isn't usually about acting."

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My capacity as a monk was to passionately believe utter nonsense, and when you're an actor you have to do the same thing. Also, Christianity used to have a lot to do with self-loathing and an acceptance of criticism and things like that which is terribly important for actors.

— Tom Baker