25 Quotes by John Thaw

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    I feel very proud to have created a character that is so respected. On the other hand, as an actor, I have more freedom now to do other things.

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    When he's solved that particular clue, then he's back to reality and he doesn't like it. I think that's why he drinks more than most.

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    I think sadly that Morse thinks that he can exist on his own and he only realises at the end that he can't and never really has been able to. I feel sorry for him.

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    I think Morse's thing about being a poor policeman but a good detective is a very good description of him.

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    The writers have built up the Morse and Lewis characters, and their relationship. You're fascinated how these two men get to the result they get to.

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    Now are you going to save us a lot of time and trouble, Mr. Downes, and confess or are you going to be a burden on the tax payer?

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    In the same way he's fascinated by crosswords, the puzzle of solving the murder is what drives him on.

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    He picked it up, draped it round my shoulders and said, 'That's better, now you look like a real member of The Sweeney'.

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