73 Quotes by Andrew Davies

I'm absolutely delighted if people think of me as a reliable purveyor of quality period stuff.

I would love it if anyone gave me the job of adapting 'The Great Gatsby,' but nobody ever does.

I used to have this Mercedes, a dark blue 450SLC, which was the most beautiful car. I'd like to have another unusual, beautiful car.

I suppose I have the tastes of someone who teaches at a university in the provinces.

I adore doing classic adaptations, but I also feel their frustrations and their limitations.

Be careful about the advice you give, especially to your children.

The most moving scene for me in 'Pride and Prejudice' is the Pemberley music room scene: Elizabeth has just saved Darcy's sister from embarrassment and confusion, and as the music plays on, Darcy's look of gratitude becomes a look of love, which we see reciprocated in Elizabeth's eyes.

A distinguished producer called Kenith Trodd actually lived in his office for over a year - the cleaners refused to go in because it was such a tip.

People in the BBC are always dying to get out of their open-plan offices.