Miriam Margolyes

I've been very lucky - I've worked consistently, and I haven't had to kiss a lot of people on stage.

— Miriam Margolyes

I'm not sure I approve of theatre as a university course. I think theatre's something you do. I mean, literature is a…

— Miriam Margolyes

The main fear about growing old as an actor is not losing the looks. I never had any to speak of, and…

— Miriam Margolyes

My partner of 45 years is Australian, and a big part of her character is that marvellous quality of irony which Aussies…

— Miriam Margolyes

That's one reason India is an attractive proposition for retiring. Servants are much more reasonable than in England. It's not exploitation so…

— Miriam Margolyes

People seem comfortable with me. And maybe that's got a lot to do with shows like Graham Norton. You just tell it…

— Miriam Margolyes

Being in Australia makes me happy. My partner is Australian, and my home is in Australia, and it's ridiculous not to be…

— Miriam Margolyes

It's so important that people know there was a time before the NHS. It makes them appreciate it more.

— Miriam Margolyes

I was waiting for a train at Waverley Station in Edinburgh. My knee was hurting, so I asked a young man for…

— Miriam Margolyes

I can't recall a bad review - maybe I'm due one. But the worst thing would be if somebody said I was…

— Miriam Margolyes

I've never been someone who is cast for having a lovely figure but for whatever qualities I could possibly bring to a…

— Miriam Margolyes

Anti-Semitism is a rotten thing. It's an ignorant, stupid, horrible thing. As is anti-Muslim feeling. They have to be together.

— Miriam Margolyes

I support children's charities; I just don't want them around me. It's not very admirable, but it's the truth.

— Miriam Margolyes

Getting older is a hideous experience; I'm so glad I only have to do it once. But I've kept my mind, my…

— Miriam Margolyes

Nobody likes Jews. You can't say people like Jews. We're not popular. We're too smart to be liked. But it has been…

— Miriam Margolyes

Adelaide's charms are compelling. It's not a huge place; the size is manageable, the traffic absurdly light.

— Miriam Margolyes

I think Britain is a bit class-ridden. People tend to be judged by how rounded their vowels are.

— Miriam Margolyes

I don't care what I look like. I must be comfortable. Some of my friends have plastic surgery and Botox, but I'm…

— Miriam Margolyes

I don't think people realise how important it is to have your blood pressure checked. Stroke is so sudden, so catastrophic.

— Miriam Margolyes

I've always felt that Donald Trump was a Dickensian character because he is so ridiculous. With his hair and his arrogance, he…

— Miriam Margolyes

I want people to be open to the idea of sitting down and reading a Dickens book. They will also have a…

— Miriam Margolyes

I don't for a second regret my closeness to them because they were wonderful, golden parents who gave me so much confidence.

— Miriam Margolyes

I enjoy finding the right word and giving each its full measure, its full space in a sentence.

— Miriam Margolyes