I've just finished reading a book about the brilliant Margaret Rutherford. She wasn't a beauty, but inside she was absolutely blazing and passionate about her work. She's one of those life-affirming characters. — Sophie Thompson Copy Share Image
I must confess that I'm not a great reader. At the moment I'm reading my son's 'Stig of the Dump' by Clive King and I've got a plant catalogue on the go. — Sophie Thompson Copy Share Image
Martin Sheen is my pinup! And Allison Janney, oh my God. They're brilliant actors. — Sophie Thompson Copy Share Image
As an actor you get categorized by other people, but it's not like I arrange myself into comedy mode or serious mode. If it's… — Sophie Thompson Copy Share Image
I am an opera virgin; I'd far prefer to see a musical such as 'Guys and Dolls. — Sophie Thompson Copy Share Image
Wyndham's is a beautiful old theatre. The sensation on the stage isn't as different as you might think from the Royal Court. — Sophie Thompson Copy Share Image
I haven't played Hedda Gabler yet, but maybe if I did I might find the funny bits. — Sophie Thompson Copy Share Image
I like to sing along to Annie Lennox and pretend to be as sassy as her. — Sophie Thompson Copy Share Image
People say there's a book in everyone but I'm not sure there is. There might be a pamphlet in me. — Sophie Thompson Copy Share Image
I wonder what it was like to be an actor years ago. We're so respected now and I don't think it does us any… — Sophie Thompson Copy Share Image
I look back at that time fondly. It's something I never thought I'd get the chance to do, be in a soap. Working with… — Sophie Thompson Copy Share Image
I took my children to see 'Son of Rambow,' about two boys who make a home movie with a video camera. When you have… — Sophie Thompson Copy Share Image
I've just finished reading a book about the brilliant Margaret Rutherford. She wasn't a beauty, but inside she was absolutely blazing and passionate about… — Sophie Thompson Copy Share Image
I think I always wanted to be an actor - sounds a bit boring, doesn't it? And I pretended once that I wanted to… — Sophie Thompson Copy Share Image
