My father was a television director and producer, working on documentaries and current affairs programmes including 'Panorama,' and I didn't think he'd find acting a sensible option. But as soon as I'd finished my A-levels, I got on a train… — Sarah Alexander Copy Share Image
When my kids were in the school play for the first time, I decided I had to make the costumes from scratch and bought… — Sarah Alexander Copy Share Image
Having started in theatre, for a long time I wanted to be a classical actress. But I've always loved making people laugh - at… — Sarah Alexander Copy Share Image
I used to do things like white-water rafting, trekking and horse-riding safaris. Recently, though, I had the humiliation of having to turn away from… — Sarah Alexander Copy Share Image
I do not understand the pleasure of being so famous. I just don't get it. I love acting and doing the work. That's what… — Sarah Alexander Copy Share Image
The secret of comedy is enjoying it. If you're not laughing, it's not going to be funny. — Sarah Alexander Copy Share Image
I think we all love to watch something we know is going to go catastrophically wrong - the old banana skin syndrome, which is… — Sarah Alexander Copy Share Image
I often think you need a lot of courage to be in the acting business. The job itself can be incredibly challenging for various… — Sarah Alexander Copy Share Image
I have a tendency to overempathize with people, which gets me into tricky situations. I can get sucked in and feel like I need… — Sarah Alexander Copy Share Image
I think the old classic Porsches are fantastic, with those lovely curved lines, but I don't like the modern ones at all. — Sarah Alexander Copy Share Image
I'm too frightened to go on 'Celebrity Mastermind.' You really are shown up. Just you and a chair - there's no way out. — Sarah Alexander Copy Share Image
It's quite rare to be in something that you would love to watch as well. — Sarah Alexander Copy Share Image
I burn a lot of energy when I'm filming, so I eat a mountain of chicken, broccoli, potatoes and salad, and if I'm absolutely… — Sarah Alexander Copy Share Image
