I feel very proud to have created a character that is so respected. On the other hand, as an actor, I have more freedom now to do other things.
When he's solved that particular clue, then he's back to reality and he doesn't like it. I think that's why he drinks more than most.
I think Morse's thing about being a poor policeman but a good detective is a very good description of him.
I think sadly that Morse thinks that he can exist on his own and he only realises at the end that he can't and never really has been able to. I feel sorry for him.
The writers have built up the Morse and Lewis characters, and their relationship. You're fascinated how these two men get to the result they get to.
We all know that somebody did it, but how did they find the answer?