You don't go to a comedy and try to laugh. You laugh in spite of yourself. You don't just come on stage and cry. Something has pushed you to cry. — Penelope Wilton Copy Share Image
The thing about being an actor is that you turn into other people. You have to hide yourself a bit in order to let… — Penelope Wilton Copy Share Image
You need to keep on doing things you have never done before in your career. You have to have a go. — Penelope Wilton Copy Share Image
The trouble with anyone when they're unhappy or in a relationship they recognize is not working but don't know what to do about is… — Penelope Wilton Copy Share Image
When you play someone who is an iconic figure you can't go into it lightly. — Penelope Wilton Copy Share Image
I love the drive from York to Whitby over the moors - one of the great journeys, in my book. — Penelope Wilton Copy Share Image
You can't look at people being crucified. Even if you know it is just pretend. — Penelope Wilton Copy Share Image
I am drawn to characters that go on journeys, characters that are real people, that have life. — Penelope Wilton Copy Share Image
I don't tell everyone my life history because if everyone knows your inside-leg measurement, how can you surprise them? — Penelope Wilton Copy Share Image
