Tim Roth only worked with the late Tupac Shakur on one film, but the experience—and the man—made a lasting impression on the British actor-director.

“2pac, I loved working with him. … He was young and rash but also brilliant and I adored him,” Roth said during an Ask Me Anything session Friday in which he talked about his movie career as an actor and director, as well as his time spent with Shakur while making the movie Gridlock’d in 1996.

“I have a restaurant I like to go to in LA so we set up a meeting there. 2pac came in and sat down with me and proceeded to outline the character in such a detailed and extraordinary way that I just fell in love with him. “I had to get a little in his face sometimes since he was constantly writing and singing and producing so he was utterly exhausted so I told him that he had to give me his time now. The day that he was shot, he was on his way, he had seen the Tyson fight, he was supposed to do some additional voice work on the movie.”

Roth also revealed he and others contributed to Shakur’s funeral costs because the rapper’s Death Row contract had left his estate with little money.

“His mom was a Black Panther back in the day and they couldn’t afford a funeral for him,” Roth said. “The deal that he had done even though he was double platinum, he didn’t have a dime to show for it. So we were passing the hat around for his costs.”

Along with 2Pac, Roth also discussed his extensive work with director Quentin Tarantino. The two collaborated on the 70mm Western epic The Hateful Eight—their fourth film together—which opens in limited release Christmas Day.

Here are some of the highlights from his AMA, ranging from Roth’s work as both an actor and a director to his thoughts on becoming Doctor Who‘s next Doctor.

What Is a Tarantino Movie Set Like?

How Was It Shooting in 70mm?

Should You Watch The Hateful Eight High?

What Did Mr. White Say to Mr. Orange in Reservoir Dogs?

How Did He Train for the Sword Duels in Rob Roy?

Could He be the Next Doctor?

Any Thoughts About The Force Awakens?

How Was His Friday?

What Does He Want Under His Christmas Tree?

Check out Tim Roth’s full Ask Me Anything post for more about his career goals, The War Zone, Lie to Me, and working and smoking pot in Colorado.