“Whenever I play Shakespeare, I keep thinking, 'how did this Englishman...” — John Kani Quote

“Whenever I play Shakespeare, I keep thinking, 'how did this Englishman know so much about me?'”

“When the situation politically became intolerable within South Africa, we used the arts as a weapon for change.”

“When I first encountered Shakespeare as a boy, I read every word this man has written. To me, he is like an African storyteller.”

“The Englishman never enjoys himself except for a noble purpose.”

“I am not an Englishman, I was never an Englishman, and I don't ever want to be one. I am a Scotsman! I was a Scotsman and I will always be one.”

“Laurel and Hardy have this love relationship. Why? This little Englishman screwed Hardy up, physically, every day of his life! Why is he with him the next day? It's forgiving.”