“Personally, I have as little to do with politicians as possible. The ones that I've met I've found very boring. They're extremely egotistical, incredibly self-important. If I can help it, I try to stay as far away from them as possible.”

Peter Capaldi is a Scottish actor, writer and director best known for his role as the Twelfth Doctor in the long‑running BBC series “Doctor Who.” He has also appeared in films such as “The Thick of It,” for which he won a BAFTA Television Award, and “In the Loop.” In addition to acting, Capaldi has written and directed several television episodes and stage productions.