Ralph Fiennes has said he would “bat away” his newly acquired ‘Legend’ title, joking it is only for dead people.
The Oscar-nominated and Bafta-winning actor and director received the honour from Liam Neeson at the 2015 Jameson Empire Awards in London.
“I’m not (a legend). I said in my speech that the ‘L’ word is for dead people,” he said backstage.
“I’m flattered, but it’s not the case. It’s lovely but you’ve got to bat it away with appreciation because I don’t feel like a legend for a moment.
“It’s all other people that make us look good.”
The 52-year-old, who will reprise his role as M in the next James Bond film Spectre, said he will “find some quiet, out-of-the-way place” for his new gong.
He also revealed his dream role, saying: “I would have liked to be in the Godfather trilogy. That wouldn’t have been very good casting.”
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