Sean Connery

Everyone talks about how they knew the Bond films were going to be a success, but it simply isn’t true.

There’s always a new challenge to keep you motivated.

Everything I have done or attempted to do for Scotland has always been for her benefit, never my own and I defy anyone to prove otherwise.

I am not a politician and I have no intention of being one.

Scotland should be nothing less than equal with all the other nations of the world.

I’m an easy target because of my political opinions.

I’ve always been hopeful about Scotland’s prospects. And I now believe more than ever that Scotland is within touching distance of achieving independence and equality.

Some age, others mature.

I’m an actor – it’s not brain surgery. If I do my job right, people won’t ask for their money back.

I’ve never kept a record of anything.

I still pay full tax when I work in England and the same when I work in America.

I’m swimming every day and I’m even trying to get the golf swing working again – but that might take a little bit longer.

The knighthood I received was a fantastic honour but it’s not something I’ve ever used and I don’t think I ever will.

Perhaps I’m not a good actor, but I would be even worse at doing anything else.

I don’t think I’ll ever act again. I have so many wonderful memories, but those days are over.