Always Quotes by Helen Mirren

8 Always quotes by Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren’s poise shines through even a few lines, and these eight quotes offer a graceful look at her view of enduring presence. A brief, refined glimpse into how she frames the concept of always.

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The role of women has always been undervalued in the spy world, always undermined in terms of recognition. Unfairly so. It's a…

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I always love working with young actors, because there's always something to learn. It's always exciting to see the next generation and…

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People often ask me whether I prefer theater or film, and the answer is that I prefer the one I'm not doing:…

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Gardening is learning, learning, learning. That's the fun of them. You're always learning.

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I can't say 'no' to an interesting role. I always tell my husband, 'That's it, I quit, I've done all I wanted,'…

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I've always been battling against my sense of dignity and refinement. I was embarrassed by any bodily functions when I was younger.…

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I couldn't handle the rules the Queen has to live by at all, and very few of us could. It's a golden…

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I've always found as an actress that the best thing to do in film or TV or theater is just to lose…

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Patience can be a good thing - but not necessarily. Sometimes it's not so bad to be impatient. I'm a little bit too polite.

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It was never my intention to marry anybody. Economics are basically the only reason to get married, but I'm very glad I did it.

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You can't control how other people see you or think of you. But you have to be comfortable with that.

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When you're young, you wonder what all these old people are droning on about, trying to impart their wisdom. It's not relevant to you…

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