Comedy was why I got into acting the first place. Peter Sellers was a huge influence on my wanting to act. I grew up with him and found him hysterical. The Pink Panther films were an inspiration, from my earliest… — Sally Hawkins Copy Share Image
I'm not very well known. However, the more well known you get, the more people are going to have expectations of you. Although that's… — Sally Hawkins Copy Share Image
Different directors have different things, so when I left Mike Leigh, as it were, and I went into other projects after 'All or Nothing,'… — Sally Hawkins Copy Share Image
You can't be a woman and not be a feminist, I don't think. If you care about the world and the world you exist… — Sally Hawkins Copy Share Image
Characters that are not the norm or a bit out of the ordinary are always a challenge as an actress. You learn more by… — Sally Hawkins Copy Share Image
What works for me is knowing the character in an emotional sense. I wish I was more logical but it doesn't work for me… — Sally Hawkins Copy Share Image
I first started acting in primary school, just doing little plays. And from the moment I began, something just went 'click' inside me. Suddenly… — Sally Hawkins Copy Share Image
You only do good work when you're taking risks and pushing yourself. — Sally Hawkins Copy Share Image
My feet are like something from another age - prehistoric and troll-like. I keep expecting them to talk, they have that much character. — Sally Hawkins Copy Share Image
I remember once giving my dad some drawings and writings and said, 'If you could just give these to the publisher, that would be… — Sally Hawkins Copy Share Image
I sort of fall in love with every character I do; you have to understand how they became what they've become, whether they're the… — Sally Hawkins Copy Share Image
When an audience is affected in a way that I've seen with some people, it's so inspiring to me an actor. You know that… — Sally Hawkins Copy Share Image
It's different for every project. Some parts are quicker than others to get and know; sometimes right up until the last moment you're just… — Sally Hawkins Copy Share Image
People are funny, and in the most tragic situations, when comedy erupts from nowhere, it can turn on its head within the space of… — Sally Hawkins Copy Share Image
I loved working with kids, and kids are the most incredibly discerning audience. And if they don't believe you, they will tell you and… — Sally Hawkins Copy Share Image
