Richard Briers Quotes

"I knew absolutely nothing about acting, and had to be taught everything. Some people are born naturals and know how to walk, talk and hold themselves. I didn't and had to learn everything."
- Richard Briers
(Related: People, Acting, Nothing, Talk)

"I love the part of Hector as it takes me back to playing eccentric parts. He is a funny character, which is fine by me as I've been playing for laughs for decades now! It's lovely to get a laugh; it's the best thing in the world!"
- Richard Briers
(Related: Funny, Love, Character)

"I prefer theatre but TV keeps you well known."
- Richard Briers
(Related: Theatre)

"I reluctantly left the series because a) my age. I'm 68 tomorrow and time is very precious for me to spend time at home with my family and especially with the grandchildren. They're aged 7 and 5. After three years I became homesick for my home."
- Richard Briers
(Related: Family, Home, Time, Age, Tomorrow, Years)

"I was 20, I was an amateur from 14 but my first professional role was at 22."
- Richard Briers
(Related: First)

"We need more theatres, more art and more culture in this country."
- Richard Briers
(Related: Art, Country, Culture)