Paul McGann quotes

Paul McGann is an English actor recognized for his work in film, television, and radio. Best known for his role in "Withnail and I" and as the Eighth Doctor in the iconic series "Doctor Who", he has enjoyed a diverse career. He continues to captivate audiences with his distinctive talent and versatility. Here are 13 of his quotes:

I resent almost all of the time I spend in front of the television, but I find 'The Only Way Is Essex' absolutely riveting.

Paul McGann

I never thought I'd be one of those old hams who favours theatre over everything, but I'm getting that way. Telly and film seemed more fun when I was younger; turning left on planes and washing up in nice places. But there are things that you only learn in theatre.

Paul McGann

Films are artifice. We're telling stories on film. At the same time, when it works, there is a real tough immediacy and spontaneity to it, and a punch.

Paul McGann

Brighton gives me the heebie-jeebies. When I'm near the seafront I can't sleep, I can't eat.

Paul McGann

I'm not a sci-fi lover; I wasn't from the start. So perhaps I miss that passion for other worlds, other dimensions, that sort of scope and that magnitude of storytelling; that's not my thing though I meet plenty of people whose thing it definitely is.

Paul McGann

I think you can make perfectly good television just from people who are genuinely interested, talking to people who genuinely know - simple as it sounds, it can be riveting.

Paul McGann

If you're in the so-called public eye you have to watch your P's and Q's.

Paul McGann

As an actor, you get hired to repeat yourself. It wears you out.

Paul McGann

I admire artists who are ageing and still retaining their edge.

Paul McGann

Careers are what they are, they don't make any sense at all when you look back. We're not in charge of them.

Paul McGann

The power of telly is surprising. If you're in a six-part series, you're famous while it's on - people point in the street. Two weeks later it all goes back to normal.

Paul McGann