Ian McDiarmid quotes

I've been trying to find a redeeming feature to Palpatine, and the only one I've got so far is that he's clearly a patron of the arts because he goes to the opera.
-- Ian McDiarmid

#Art #Trying #Opera

I suppose it's easy to play a hypocritical politician with a smiling face; it's also quite gratifying to play.
-- Ian McDiarmid

#Smile #Play #Faces

That's the mark of a great storyteller, never to give away secrets in advance.
-- Ian McDiarmid

#Giving #Secret #Mark

When George asked me to be the prequels, it was the same kind of meeting - it was very short and to the point. It was nice to see him after a long time, and we met in a hotel room.
-- Ian McDiarmid

#Nice #Long #Rooms

Im the blackest villain of all time.
-- Ian McDiarmid

#Villain #All Time

To start your life as a character of 120 years when you are in your late thirties, and then go back in time about 20 years later to play the same character who is your own age then, its very complicated, but very interesting.
-- Ian McDiarmid

#Character #Years #Play

At least Satan fell; he has a history, and it's one of revenge.
-- Ian McDiarmid

#Revenge #Satan

There were a number of people who helped me get there, and the one I always mention is Michael Byrne, the great master swordsman and brilliant stunt double.
-- Ian McDiarmid

#Numbers #People #Brilliant

Consistency is very important when you're making films.
-- Ian McDiarmid

#Consistency #Important #Film

Serious work gets done ... in congenial surroundings, which tend to make you laugh.
-- Ian McDiarmid

#Laughing #Serious Work #Done