44 Quotes by Art Malik

I've had a fantastic career playing great parts. In many ways, the colour of my skin has been an asset because I've been asked to play certain roles as a result. I don't apologise for playing them anymore than Robert de Niro is sorry for playing American-Italians.

I grew up in Balham in south London, and my best friend's brother was Geoffrey Robinson, who of course later became paymaster general, but at that time, he was working in politics.

I was lucky enough to be launched into the marketplace with the blessing of a series like 'Jewel.'

Acting's a job. I act to fill the fridge.

Am I overjoyed when somebody says, 'Oh, we're going to do another Jane Austen?' No - because there's never anything in it for me.

I jumped at the chance of doing 'Holby.' It's a great show.

How can you turn down Marks and Gran? Their scripts are so rich in texture.

When we were discussing 'Holby City, 'I told the producers that I wanted the Art Malik character to be honourable, and my other requirement was that he be a Muslim, because we need Muslims on TV.

When I was 13, I decided I was British and was going to stay that way.