I hate to say that my mother was 'just a housewife', because in addition to that she has had lots of part-time secretarial jobs in factories and hospitals, always working really hard for our family. — Kelly Reilly Copy Share Image
The British theatre and establishment is so hard to penetrate, and there are so many talented people involved in it. So, to be counted among some of those actresses... It doesn't get better than that. — Kelly Reilly Copy Share Image
I don't like the word celebrity. If I become a good actress and be in movies where I'm expected to be a good actress,… — Kelly Reilly Copy Share Image
As an actor, you always want to keep it different, change it up, and, you know, just to keep yourself inspired and work with… — Kelly Reilly Copy Share Image
Being at the pinnacle of my career is not to turn up in some multiplex blockbuster. — Kelly Reilly Copy Share Image
Auditioning is a horrible experience because you know you are being absolutely scrutinized and judged. There are days where you can do it and… — Kelly Reilly Copy Share Image
I'd prefer to go under the radar and just do the acting without being famous for it. — Kelly Reilly Copy Share Image
You put yourself on tape as an actor a lot - and you send them off, they go out into the ether, and you… — Kelly Reilly Copy Share Image
At my school, Shakespeare wasn't on the syllabus - at least not for me. — Kelly Reilly Copy Share Image
Obviously, education is hugely important, along with healthcare. They're the basics and you're hurting your own country if you don't pour money into them. — Kelly Reilly Copy Share Image
I act because I have to, because I need to find out whether I can do it or not - that's what drives me… — Kelly Reilly Copy Share Image
When I was younger, I used to write to directors when I was unsure I could play a role. I'd say: 'You've made a… — Kelly Reilly Copy Share Image
I'm not temperamentally into high comedy. I'm not a Noel Coward kind of girl. — Kelly Reilly Copy Share Image
