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13 quotes by Ian McDiarmid

Ian McDiarmid (/məkˈdɜrmɨd/; born 11 August 1944) is a Scottish actor and director. He has appeared in 47 films since 1976. Internationally, he is most famous for his role as Emperor Palpatine in the Star Wars film series.
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But he did say that the character would be on the sidelines in movies One and Two, and move into the middle with number Three, but I didn't... →

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It was a scene I was really looking forward to, and one that I embraced, and when we were filming it, George got closer and closer and closer with... →

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For me it's even more interesting, because my character comes out of the shadow. It's a chance to really act emotionally, because the... →

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There were a number of people who helped me get there, and the one I always mention is Michael Byrne, the great master swordsman and brilliant stunt... →

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And also, it's sort of my job to make you believe things about him that aren't true about me.

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Consistency is very important when you're making films.

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

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I'm the blackest villain of all time.

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

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The part that I think is one of the most interesting is of course the one that Hayden Christensen plays.

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If you got the DVD you can see that George Lucas has taken that person out, as well as the voice, and we shot this scene when we arrived in Australia... →

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To start your life as a character of 120 years when you are in your late thirties, and then go back in time about 20 years later to play the same... →

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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... →

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