Interview - Women's Own

Paul from the Women's Own magazine.

Q:	Are you like the action hero you play in Downtown?
A:	I'd like to think i could rise to the occassion. But the truth is I like the quiet life. Going to the park with my kids or mixing my drinks is as exciting as it gets.
Q:	Was shooting the film dangerous?
A:	Action pictures tend to be safer than most films 'cause people are looking out for you. And of course you never do the dangerous stuff.
Q:	You're also in Fairytale. Do you believe in Fairies?
A:	I do now. It's strange but there was such a magical atmosphere on the set that everyone believed or wanted to believe by the end.
Q:	Did you always want to be an actor?
A:	My first ambition was to be a spaceman; then a footballer. Later I wanted to be an athlete and then a teacher. I did not want to be an actor until I was 20.
Q:	Are you lucky or unlucky?
A:	In the main lucky; I lost out on the lead to Sharpe after injuring myself. But I can't help but be philosophical.
Q:	What's the most important thing in your life?
A:	My family. Nothing comes close to my feelings for Annie my wife of 16 years and our 2 sons, Jake 7 and Joe 9.
Q:	Would you encourage your sons to follow in your foorsteps?
A:	No...only people who can't be dissuaded should go into acting.
Q:	What scares you?
A:	Turnng into one of those dads who sits in an armchair watching telly with his belly hanging over his legs. That's why I stay in shape.
Q:	What do you think of the Paul McGann Internet sites?
A:	They're kinda funny. I've heard theres a picture of my bare bum somewhere on the web.
Q:	Have you any vices?
A:	I dont drink tea or coffee. I like red wine now and then. Otherwise I drink water. Plus I'm a vegetarian. I'm the Cliff Richard of the acting world.

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