Some people are instantly brilliant. The Kenneth Branaghs of this world are ready-formed actors at 23 - he has used his success in lots of different ways - but there are people out there for whom acting is: 'Ooh, I… — Harriet Walter Copy Share Image
My strangest experience was my six words in 'Star Wars.' I've had more fanmail from that than anything I've ever done. — Harriet Walter Copy Share
My centre of who I thought I was was never very consciously about being beautiful or attractive - I think I'm one of those… — Harriet Walter Copy Share
I'm not very good at going to sleep, and that's probably my worst problem. I don't need much more than seven and a half… — Harriet Walter Copy Share
I just like watching people who really are not self-conscious, who aren't aware, because I fear that one could become too self-conscious, too artful,… — Harriet Walter Copy Share
I do think that there are certain parts, if you are lucky enough to play them, that are bigger than you, and they stretch… — Harriet Walter Copy Share
Where does an actress go after playing Cleopatra's magnificent death? Why didn't Shakespeare write more - and more powerful - roles for mature women? — Harriet Walter Copy Share
The language is always powerful in Shakespeare, but with 'Antony and Cleopatra,' the speeches are so big and muscular and rich - exhausting to… — Harriet Walter Copy Share
Cleopatra was exhausting to play, but also completely exhilarating. She creates her own energy. — Harriet Walter Copy Share
I'm no longer the young woman I was playing before, and I'm in a profession where that continuum that is me is irrelevant to… — Harriet Walter Copy Share
I was not emotionally mature enough to accept any kind of success when I was young. I needed to go that long route. — Harriet Walter Copy Share
