“Audiences seem to have a limitless appetite for vampires and for fanta...” — Charles Dance Quote

“Audiences seem to have a limitless appetite for vampires and for fantasy in general. Unlike many other British actors, I haven't been building up my pension appearing in films like 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'Harry Potter,' but fantasy has now got a grip on me. I am also appearing in 'Game of Thrones' as the head of the House of Lannister.”

“My mother was a waitress in a Lyons Corner House, but she married up. She was keen on bettering herself. She taught me how to use the right knives and forks and behave properly.”

“I would loved to be called a character actor.”

“When an actor constructs reality, it has to be riveting and entertaining. There has to be an emotional connect with the audience.”

“What I learned as an actor was the only way you could really do August Wilson's work, you had to leave an ounce of your essence on that stage,... Otherwise it was impossible.”