My first job was in pantomime; I was a chorus girl in 'Dick Whittington' at 16. I got the part by ringing the director daily to see if anyone had dropped out, and it paid off eventually, when I was… — Celia Imrie Copy Share Image
There's a character I played in 'Love in a Cold Climate' - very like my mother. I asked if I could wear a man's shoes and hat to feed the chickens: all things from her. In fact, every part I… — Celia Imrie Copy Share Image
There are actresses who've had expensive work done and look great, so I'm not holier-than-thou about it. But it wouldn't be for me, perhaps… — Celia Imrie Copy Share Image
Pat Phoenix kept that amazing sassy look. I always wonder, was that because she was thrilled with that look, and thought it looked marvellous,… — Celia Imrie Copy Share Image
The thing about members of your family is that if you met them for the first time at a party, you might not bother… — Celia Imrie Copy Share Image
Anyone who goes on the stage is a show-off, aren't they? Acting's weird. — Celia Imrie Copy Share Image
I've made great friends through acting. When I'm with Victoria Wood and Julie Walters, we have grand fun. We can make each other howl… — Celia Imrie Copy Share Image
I love Monet - I've nicknamed him King Blob. When you go up to the painting, it's a series of blobs - amazing. — Celia Imrie Copy Share Image
I long for the day where we don't have to talk about our age as actresses, — Celia Imrie Copy Share Image
If I ever married, I know I would dread the daily sound of the key in the door and the casual expectancy of 'Hello!… — Celia Imrie Copy Share Image
I have a horror of boring someone or, worse still, of someone boring me. I said to my mother when I was seven, 'But,… — Celia Imrie Copy Share Image
I love not knowing what's going to happen next. With work, you never know. You rehearse and strive and get it right sometimes, and… — Celia Imrie Copy Share Image
I landed the role of Bravo 5, the only female fighter pilot in 'Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace.' I did my… — Celia Imrie Copy Share Image
