I seem to have been everywhere in the last 30 years, maybe not in the epicenter but flying around the periphery of extraordinary events and equally extraordinary people.
Meaning of the quote
Rupert Everett, the English actor, is saying that over the past 30 years, he has been involved with many important and exciting events and people, even if he wasn't directly at the center of them. Instead, he was on the edges, observing and participating in the extraordinary things happening around him.
About Rupert Everett
Rupert Everett is a British actor who first gained public attention in 1981 for his role in the film ‘Another Country.’ He has since been nominated for several BAFTA and Golden Globe awards, including for his roles in ‘My Best Friend’s Wedding’ and ‘An Ideal Husband.’