Rob James-Collier Quotes

If I had a comfort blanket, I wouldn’t have been as passionate and driven.

I just want to say thank you to everyone who watched and tuned in and loved my evil gayness.

I’m quite flirtatious with anyone. Some people, because I’m playing a gay character, get quite nervous. And I have to reassure them. I’m like, ‘I’m not gay. I’m not coming on to you. Yet.’

Most actors will tell you that villains are the most interesting to play.

It’s hard being gay in Edwardian times.

My mom and dad put my brother and sister through university and they were very keen for us to have an academic background just to give us a chance.

I’m proud of the fact that Downton Abbey was born in a recession, at a time when ITV had dropped a lot of drama programmes. And I know that because I was out of work at the time!

Because youve done the horrible jobs, it gives you an even grittier determination to succeed.

My girlfriend is a great support, and I’ve got a big circle of mates who keep my feet on the ground.

America does not like people being not nice to dogs.

It’s not just modern-day society that is liberal.

If youre going to kiss a man, let it be a beautiful man like Ed Speleers.