Children don't just play any more - they're far too busy learning to fence and taking extra French classes. In the end, you're actually doing more damage to your children by trying to hot-house them. It's far better to remain… — Shirley Henderson Copy Share Image
It's such a stress always trying to get bigger houses and larger cars and better schools. Of course, parents want to give their children the best opportunities in life, but sometimes that can stifle them. — Shirley Henderson Copy Share Image
I'm always nervous taking on a period role because it's difficult to research - you can't observe it, go out and see it. But… — Shirley Henderson Copy Share Image
It's such a stress always trying to get bigger houses and larger cars and better schools. Of course, parents want to give their children… — Shirley Henderson Copy Share Image
I never get the tall, blonde, glamorous roles because I'm not tall, blonde and glamorous. I'm more the wee, disturbing characters because of the… — Shirley Henderson Copy Share Image
I don't have children, but we all want to protect whatever we love in life. — Shirley Henderson Copy Share Image
I wasn't frightened of people, but I didn't have a clue about the adult world. — Shirley Henderson Copy Share Image
Filming is long - you get very tired, and your skin breaks out and you get lumps and bumps. It's easier if you're allowed… — Shirley Henderson Copy Share Image
I like doom and gloom with a sense of humour. Maybe it's a Scottish thing, we like to undercut indulgence with a laugh. — Shirley Henderson Copy Share Image
I spend plenty of time in London and it doesn't scare me, but it's a lonely place, even if you've got friends there. My… — Shirley Henderson Copy Share Image
Choosing a film to work on can be for different reasons, e.g. when I work with Michael Winterbottom, often there is no script or… — Shirley Henderson Copy Share Image
When I'm doing theatre, I feel like my life's on hold. Even though you might go out for a coffee, or go and see… — Shirley Henderson Copy Share Image
Youth makes you brave, I suppose. When you're young, you make a fool of yourself all the time. Because of all the rejections and… — Shirley Henderson Copy Share Image
