Mark Sheppard

Mark: (On what it was like coming in to do such a large part on Battlestar Galactica, a show with an already established cast) Once they got past the, 'Who is this guy and why does he have all this cool stuff to say?', Jamie [Bamber], James [Olmos] and myself, we became known as The Three Amigos, after ten or fifteen minutes. All of our stuff was together for three episodes. It was a wonderful experience working with Jamie and James. Two of the smartest men I've ever met.

Mark: (On what it was like to work with Joss Whedon on Firefly) Smart man, smart man. He directed me in Serenity. Knows what he wants and goes out of his way to get the best from everyone. I've yet to meet anyone who doesn't like him. I don't know how he juggles three shows. His dialogue just amazes me. He doesn't waste words. It's tricky, though. If you miss a beat you're screwed. If you get it right, it sizzles. He makes me smile - all that cockney dialogue. Swearing in Chinese. Right on the money.

Mark: (When he asked if would like to appear on Buffy and/or Angel) Love to. I asked Joss [Whedon] if he had any "pull" on either of those shows, he told me he "knew a guy" so I pitched a Badger/Buffy crossover. He said "No Way".

Mark: (On if he knew Joss Whedon or any other members of the cast before he joined the cast of Firefly?) I have worked with Adam [Baldwin] more than once. Good actor. TALL actor. Between him and Nathan [Fillion], I feel like a midget on that bloody set.