In the 50s and early 60s, community was incredibly important to people. — Rita Tushingham Community Copy Share Image
Just as I was telling myself that I was a one-film actress, it all started to happen, both at home and in… — Rita Tushingham Actress Copy Share Image
It is important to have a base in life, and from that base you can enjoy it. To me the base is… — Rita Tushingham Enjoy Copy Share Image
I believe in the lessons of life. Some things are mapped out for us. By that I don't mean that you wait… — Rita Tushingham Believe Copy Share Image
Some people think that I must be ancient because I've been in the business for so long, others still think of me… — Rita Tushingham Age Copy Share Image
I hate my name. Especially In Liverpool, when they say Hey, Reet... ' it sounds even worse. I don't think of myself… — Rita Tushingham Hate Copy Share Image
I'm certainly no Cleopatra. I have legs like a schoolgirl and I don't know how I acquired the knack of attracting producers… — Rita Tushingham Attractive Copy Share Image
I love Liverpool FC. My dad used to take me to games because he was a shareholder at Everton. When I came… — Rita Tushingham Dad Copy Share Image
I don't know if I'm a gay icon or not, but with 'A Taste of Honey,' the audience were so touched by… — Rita Tushingham Gay Copy Share Image
When I read a script I either immediately identify with the character or I don't. If I find myself reading the part… — Rita Tushingham Character Copy Share Image
It's all luck in this business, and it's not a kind business at times. — Rita Tushingham Business Copy Share Image
I thought the 60s in London was normal, so when it stopped it was a shock. — Rita Tushingham London Copy Share Image
Your profession should give you enjoyment, but it should never be your life. — Rita Tushingham Career Copy Share Image
I grew up with two brothers with whom I played a rough game of football. If I could take that, I could… — Rita Tushingham Anything Copy Share Image
I've been in an Agatha Christie called 'The Sittaford Mystery,' which I enjoyed, but 'The Pale Horse' has a real sense of… — Rita Tushingham Fitting together Copy Share Image
I dislike snobby people, routine housework and getting up early in the morning, and central heating. — Rita Tushingham Dislike Copy Share Image
My biggest fault? I guess it's a lack of patience - not when I'm working, but when I'm not working. — Rita Tushingham Biggest Copy Share Image
I started backstage, making the tea, looking after the actors, doing stage management for two years. — Rita Tushingham Backstage Copy Share Image
I think a sense of humor vital to get through life: It's a great link between people and can be very effective… — Rita Tushingham Comedy Copy Share Image
I was paralyzed with nerves on 'Taste of Honey' and never quite knew what was going on. — Rita Tushingham Going Copy Share Image
In this business, you need to be in the right place at the right time, have luck and the courage to do… — Rita Tushingham Business Copy Share Image
People always say, 'Oh, you've played a lot of waifs... ' but they were just girls. It's just that a lot of… — Rita Tushingham Hope Copy Share Image
One day, I read in the newspaper they were looking for an unknown for the film of 'A Taste of Honey.' They… — Rita Tushingham Day Copy Share Image
I was only 18 when I made 'A Taste Of Honey' in the city of Salford, where writer, Shelagh Delaney set it.… — Rita Tushingham City Copy Share Image
People are always asking me about the '60s, like I should be some sort of expert. It's like being in the middle… — Rita Tushingham Blossom Copy Share Image
Directing seems like a logical progression for me, although I would never put myself in a film of mine. How can you?… — Rita Tushingham Cinema Copy Share Image
Woodfall wasn't deliberately telling working-class stories, but John Osborne and other writers who were involved with them were writing those stories, which… — Rita Tushingham Driving Copy Share Image
I started in theatre, in Liverpool, which is where I'm from, and which I love as a city. I acted at the… — Rita Tushingham Cinema Copy Share Image
It's great to have a job you find rewarding, but let's face it, we're not saving people's lives. 'Oh gosh, they've got… — Rita Tushingham Face Copy Share Image
