James Bond: ‘Sir Roger Moore said I was a better 007 than him’ claims George Lazenby
JAMES BOND star Sir Roger Moore said that George Lazenby was a better 007 than he was, according to the latter.
Roger Moore dies aged 89
Last week the longest-serving James Bond passed away after a short battle with cancer at the age of 89.
Remembered for his lighter, comedic take on the British secret agent, some fans prefered the darker, grittier edge of Timothy Dalton and Daniel Craig.
Back in 2008, Sir Roger even suggest he was the worst Bond for not taking the role seriously enough.
Now fellow former Bond, George Lazenby, who only had one stab at the role, claims there is video evidence of the late actor saying he was a better 007 than him.
James Bond: ‘Sir Roger Moore said I was a better 007 than him’ claims George Lazenby
Speaking with USA Today on his upcoming documentary, Becoming Bond, he said: “There's a guy making [another] documentary on me in Australia.
“He says he's got [footage] with Roger Moore, and Roger says during the interview that ‘Lazenby is a better Bond than me.’
“I’m sure Connery didn't say that.”
Lazenby spoke exclusively with Express.co.uk when paying tribute to Sir Roger last week.
George Lazenby played James Bond once in 1969's On Her Majesty's Secret Service
The one time 007 said: “He was one of the good guys and will be missed by many.
“I know he was loved by his family and many others.”