An idle whim, I fear, Sir, 'was my answer;' or else an idle whim is going to spirit me away.

“恐怕是一种无聊的奇想，先生，”这是我的回答，“不然就是一种无聊的奇想又要诱使我走开。”

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Professor Stead also spoke about Houston's close friendships with fellow Welsh actors Richard Burton and Sir Stanley Baker, his love of the Rhondda and how his classic good looks, warm spirit and openness endeared him to cinema goers of all ages.

BBC: Film actor Donald Houston's Rhondda blue plaque honour