I think behind closed doors people behave differently no matter what period we're looking at, because people have to stand up straight in public but can slouch behind closed doors - can you imagine wearing those corsets? — Brenda Blethyn Copy Share Image
I've done a lot of costume drama and theatre - the National Theatre and In fact, most of my work at the theatre, at the National Theatre anyway, was period. — Brenda Blethyn Copy Share Image
I hate that people think going to the theatre is a special occasion. I wish people would treat it as normally as going to… — Brenda Blethyn Copy Share Image
I always considered myself very successful even before the success of Secrets and Lies. — Brenda Blethyn Copy Share Image
Everyone the world over talks about British actors and British talent and I think that's because we were trained - until now - in… — Brenda Blethyn Copy Share Image
The strange thing is that since I've been offered lots of films I think that maybe they think that I've sold out to Hollywood.… — Brenda Blethyn Copy Share Image
In fact at home I sometimes like to be quiet and hear the sounds of the world outside. — Brenda Blethyn Copy Share Image
I've made six films since I made Secrets and Lies but I still live in London and I'd love to do theater. — Brenda Blethyn Copy Share Image
It's a real leveller, you know, to do theatre at least once every two years. — Brenda Blethyn Copy Share Image
