Children don't just play any more - they're far too busy learning to fence and taking extra French classes. In the end, you're actually doing more damage to your children by trying to hot-house them. It's far better to remain… — Shirley Henderson Copy Share Image
I'm always nervous taking on a period role because it's difficult to research - you can't observe it, go out and see it. But… — Shirley Henderson Copy Share Image
It's such a stress always trying to get bigger houses and larger cars and better schools. Of course, parents want to give their children… — Shirley Henderson Copy Share Image
I never get the tall, blonde, glamorous roles because I'm not tall, blonde and glamorous. I'm more the wee, disturbing characters because of the… — Shirley Henderson Copy Share Image
I don't have children, but we all want to protect whatever we love in life. — Shirley Henderson Copy Share Image
I wasn't frightened of people, but I didn't have a clue about the adult world. — Shirley Henderson Copy Share Image
Filming is long - you get very tired, and your skin breaks out and you get lumps and bumps. It's easier if you're allowed… — Shirley Henderson Copy Share Image
I like doom and gloom with a sense of humour. Maybe it's a Scottish thing, we like to undercut indulgence with a laugh. — Shirley Henderson Copy Share Image
I spend plenty of time in London and it doesn't scare me, but it's a lonely place, even if you've got friends there. My… — Shirley Henderson Copy Share Image
Choosing a film to work on can be for different reasons, e.g. when I work with Michael Winterbottom, often there is no script or… — Shirley Henderson Copy Share Image
When I'm doing theatre, I feel like my life's on hold. Even though you might go out for a coffee, or go and see… — Shirley Henderson Copy Share Image
Youth makes you brave, I suppose. When you're young, you make a fool of yourself all the time. Because of all the rejections and… — Shirley Henderson Copy Share Image
