I make it a point of honour to have a couple of gnomes in my garden as silent testimony to the right of gnome-lovers everywhere to do their own thing without fear of snide remarks. Richard Briers More Quotes by Richard Briers More Quotes From Richard Briers I have been in the series for over 3 years - 3 series. There will be a fourth series next year which of course I won't be in because I'm now dead. So in total I appeared in 25 episodes. Richard Briers episodesnextyears An hour's hard digging is a good way of getting one's mind back in the right perspective. Richard Briers perspectivegardenmind A garden is a thing of beauty and a job forever. Richard Briers gardenbeautyjobs I love the part of Hector as it takes me back to playing eccentric parts. He is a funny character, which is fine by me as I've been playing for laughs for decades now! It's lovely to get a laugh; it's the best thing in the world! Richard Briers lovecharacterlaughing I prefer theatre but TV keeps you well known. Richard Briers recyclingtheatretvs I was 20, I was an amateur from 14 but my first professional role was at 22. Richard Briers cornyrolesfirsts Even with talent, it's who you meet at the right time that tips the scales. Richard Briers scalesright-timetalent I knew absolutely nothing about acting, and had to be taught everything. Some people are born naturals and know how to walk, talk and hold themselves. I didn't and had to learn everything. Richard Briers taughtactingpeople I reluctantly left the series because a) my age. I'm 68 tomorrow and time is very precious for me to spend time at home with my family and especially with the grandchildren. They're aged 7 and 5. After three years I became homesick for my home. Richard Briers mefamilyagetime We need more theatres, more art and more culture in this country. Richard Briers needcountrycultureart
