I adore Bette Davis and Vivien Leigh, but more because they were good actresses. That's what makes me interested in them, that they didn't present themselves as idols, they were just doing their jobs. — Imelda Staunton Copy Share Image
You could say I'm a character actress. Or maybe a character actress who does peculiar, interesting lead roles. Does that make sense? — Imelda Staunton Copy Share Image
Chaotic people often have chaotic lives, and I think they create that. But if you try and have an inner peace and a positive… — Imelda Staunton Copy Share Image
I worked in rep for six years, then I came to London and to the National Theatre. What's better than that — Imelda Staunton Copy Share Image
I don't think it's that I don't like Sondheim. It's that I find it really... I don't know how to describe it. Doing it… — Imelda Staunton Copy Share Image
There are lots of wonderful actors doing animated films these days, but I prefer it when you can't recognise them - it means they've… — Imelda Staunton Copy Share Image
I adore Bette Davis and Vivien Leigh, but more because they were good actresses. That's what makes me interested in them, that they didn't… — Imelda Staunton Copy Share Image
A lot of film stars are just playing themselves in different frocks. — Imelda Staunton Copy Share Image
Children should always be brave and do something about bullying. It's not okay to stand by and let it happen. Bullies thrive off secrecy.… — Imelda Staunton Copy Share Image
A lot of me is very up, and you have to have light and shade. They are both important and you have to be… — Imelda Staunton Copy Share Image
You could say I'm a character actress. Or maybe a character actress who does peculiar, interesting lead roles. — Imelda Staunton Copy Share Image
Drama school introduced me to a world I had no idea about. I wasn't brought up in a literary household at all. — Imelda Staunton Copy Share Image
