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MARK
GATISS
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The world
of television is not a suitable place for a gentleman, which makes
it all the more surprising when perfectly decent coves seem to
end up trapped inside it. Mark Gatiss is one such fellow, best
known for 'The League of Gentlemen'. He is also the star of a
Radio 4 series entitled 'Nebulous' and author of the next series
of Doctor Who. Mr Gatiss has a fabulous wardrobe, a fine set of
teeth and a time machine in his garden.
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What
is your idea of complete sophistication?
Watching ‘The Wicked Lady' with a team
of Czech gymnasts at my beck and call.
Who, in your opinion, is or was the quintessential English gentleman?
Who else? James Mason.
Where do you think the best-dressed people are?
Kensal Green Cemetery.
Name three favourite items in your personal wardrobe.
Sword stick; pearl-handled Beretta; waistcoat
with discreet skull motif.
What single situation has been the greatest challenge to your wardrobe
and your personal grooming skills?
An unscheduled visit by Princess Michael of
Kent to a Limehouse opium den where I was spending Mother’s
Day.
What quality has been the greatest benefit to your love life?
Evil.
Which aspects of contemporary life do you think are most prohibitive
of a gentlemanly lifestyle?
The misappropriation of apostrophes.
What items of clothing do you consider to be the height of vulgarity?
The black shoe/white sock combination.
What advice would you give to a young man who aspires to be a gentleman?
Good manners cost nothing.
Which view from which window would you describe as “a portal
to the sublime”?
The view from the Tipolo Room (or water closet)
in my ninth home in the San Vidali, Venice, looking out over the
biscuit shop.
What book or poem has been your greatest inspiration?
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
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