Saturday 31st October 2009 - 12:30:10
David Nielson moved to Barcelona to escape people reminding him of his 'Coronation Street' character.
The actor, who has played introverted but lovable soap softy Roy Cropper for 14 years, commutes between Manchester and Spain with his wife because he feels he can get away from his character there.
David said: "If I'm in Spain for a few days I forget what I do for a living, which is the important thing.
Another reason we moved was for excitement. I like to do different things and it's been good to learn a language and get into a different culture.I'm still - even at my age - trying to learn the guitar!
"It means when I come back and someone shouts 'Roy', for a moment I forget they're actually talking to me. And it's only a couple of hours on the plane so I can commute easily enough."
He also said that moving to mainland Europe has opened up a number of opportunities for him to explore new things.
David, 60, added: "Another reason we moved was for excitement. I like to do different things and it's been good to learn a language and get into a different culture.
"I'm still - even at my age - trying to learn the guitar!"
David has also completed an Open University degree, is studying for a diploma in Spanish and is planning to travel across South America with his wife, Jane.
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