25 Quotes by John Thaw

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.

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.

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.

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

We all know that somebody did it, but how did they find the answer?

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.

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?

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

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