28 Quotes by Ian McDiarmid

Serious work gets done ... in congenial surroundings, which tend to make you laugh.

I've been trying to find a redeeming feature to Palpatine, and the only one I've got so far is that he's clearly a patron of the arts because he goes to the opera.

I think the greatest thing about being an actor is that you can become other people. ... You have the opportunity to explore ... alternative ways of living for a brief time.

At least Satan fell; he has a history, and it’s one of revenge.

I’ve been trying to find a redeeming feature to Palpatine, and the only one I’ve got so far is that he’s clearly a patron of the arts because he goes to the opera.

When George asked me to be the prequels, it was the same kind of meeting – it was very short and to the point. It was nice to see him after a long time, and we met in a hotel room.

I suppose it’s easy to play a hypocritical politician with a smiling face; it’s also quite gratifying to play.

That’s the mark of a great storyteller, never to give away secrets in advance.

Consistency is very important when you’re making films.