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" I think a part of me romantically thinks it would be amazing to learn to dance or ice skate, but in reality, I don't think it would be beneficial to my career. "

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" My mum used to think it was the pill that made you gay. There was too much estrogen in the water, and people started taking the pill in the '60s, and it made everybody gay. "

Russell Tovey

People

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Gay

" I love musicals - that's probably one of my most gay traits: that's one of my giveaways! "

" I've always put out positivity, and I've always been very open and proud throughout my whole career, and at no point have I ever tried to cause controversy or just say something that wasn't totally in support of everyone in the community. "

" When I left 'Being Human,' that was painful because the show was going on without me. But with 'Him & Her,' we finished on such a high together that if it is the end, it couldn't have stopped at a better time. But I hope with 'Him & Her' that we'll get another crack of the whip: that the writer might change his mind and write some more. "

" I'd actually quite like to try working behind a bar for a while. I'd give that a go. "

Russell Tovey

Working

" In New York, the trains run all night, and the cabs are so cheap. "

" 'Only Fools and Horses' was just one of those shows that could keep on going and going, that excited me. 'Hartbeat with Tony Hart' and 'Rolf's Cartoon Club' were my huge favourites, though. I used to love drawing and always sent work in to the show. "

" If I hadn't gone into acting, then I would have perhaps become an animator. "

" I just live in the moment. Or try to. "

" Be nice to people and look after your relationships. "

" I was so envious of everyone who went to Sylvia Young Theatre School. I wanted to go, but my dad flat-out refused. He thought I'd become some tapdancing freak without qualifications. And he was right in a way. I'm glad I didn't go. That might have changed. "

" I was a hairdresser's assistant. I used to get 20p tips for washing an old woman's hair. I used to get there at 8 A.M., leave at 6 P.M. and get £10. "

" I loved 'Star Wars'. I had the toys. "

" Every character I play is straight, which is unique, my agent says, because it's not really been done before that someone who is completely out is able to play straight roles. "

" At Christmas time, I spent an extortionate amount of money on Buzz Lightyear toys, baby clothes, Disney cars and the like. "

" I sort of challenge people's perceptions of what a gay man is, which is kinda good. "

" Romantically, in my head, I'm Rambo, but if someone's shouting at me, I get adrenalin shakes and go red. When I'm really low, I have a good cry. "

" Sci-fi fans are the best fans you can have. You could be doing the worst piece of tat which might have a robot or vampire in, and some people will become obsessed by it and know every little detail. 'Being Human' has crossed over from sci-fi fans to being a drama that everyone can enjoy. "

" I get told a lot that I'm kind of carving my own path. That there are not many actors who are out and are able to play straight and gay, and everyone's OK with it. "

" 'Doctor Who' would be overnight fame that would last for three years, and then what? I'm in this for the long term. "

" I still feel I'm going to wake up any moment, and my skin's going to break out all over. "

" You can be cocky and confident, but when you start developing feelings for someone, suddenly your self-esteem drops a bit. "

" I'm not a controversial person. I'm not trying to polarise people. "

" I've got really good friends and family. My parents, after 30 years, are still incredibly in love, still make each other laugh, which is a beautiful thing to see. And my brother and his fiance are completely happy, so if I feel a bit lonely, I just go and sit with them and feel their love. "

" Presently, I really admire Rebecca Warren, the artist. She continues to keep creating wonderful sculpture. And I met her, and she is really cool. "

" I get letters and messages on Twitter saying I've become a bit of a role model, which is wonderful. "

" I grew up in Essex, and all my life I wanted to live in London - now I do. I feel very privileged to be able to live here. "

" My big advert was for ketchup. I come home from school, cook my brother and sister their dinner, ride my bike in the garden. Remember that one? People cried at that advert. It won awards. I was 12. "

" I came out to myself when I was about 15 or 16, and to my parents when I was 18. When you come out to your parents, that's when it's properly official. "

" Someone outed me when I was 20, and I thought, 'Well, that's out there now...' Nobody made a massive fuss because I wasn't very well known. "

Russell Tovey

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