SHAUN EVANS

I don't think you can work properly if you have anxiety about something; it stops you doing the work you're paid to do.

Loner heroes do appeal to that part of yourself that feels as though your genius hasn't been recognised.

I've got the biggest crush on Patti Smith.

I think until you reach your mid-30s, there's either a real acceptance of where you are or a resignation of where you are.

I think the trick is to leave before everyone is sick of you!

Part of being alive is dying as well.

When I was in my late teens, I discovered 'Fawlty Towers' and 'Monty Python,' and they still make me laugh.

I don't understand 'The Only Way Is Essex' and 'Made in Chelsea': the way they pretend there's no camera. I cannot fathom the attraction.

As a kid, I was always more interested in watching others than being the centre of attention. I've always felt that you can see a lot more and learn a lot more when you're standing on the edge.

Everything has to keep moving forward in 'Endeavour.' Otherwise, it will stagnate.

If you love people, tell them you love them.

Everyone brings their top game to Endeavour. We're very lucky. I'm glad people love it because that's our intention.

With all due respect, I have a job to do, and that is to try and make 'Endeavour' the best it can be.

I guess I've always been something of an outsider.

It's good for a story to have a strong style.

There is no point in being lazy.

I want people of my generation who've never seen 'Endeavour' before to enjoy this series.

I don't do any social media. I'm not on Facebook or Twitter. I'm just not interested.

I'm delighted to be working on 'Casualty.' It's a terrific cast and crew, and I'm very grateful for the opportunity.

I don't really think of myself as the sporty type. But I'll have a go at anything.

I'm just lucky to be working; I'm not trying to leave a legacy.

I just don't really like starting a job if I don't know where it finishes. I want to know where something begins and ends so that you can invest something in it.

Acting is an amazing job. I'm very lucky to do it, and when you're working with terrific people, telling stories you care about, and know it reaches an audience who care about it, too, there is an escapism in that.

I'm a total Luddite when it comes to gadgets and technology.

I think it's important to live your life the way you want to live it. Don't live your life in fear.