Amanda Redman

My parents taught me to be brave and to do what was right.

— Amanda Redman

I would have had a baby at 52, 53, 54 if I could have. Most definitely.

— Amanda Redman

There seems to be a system in place that gives women no chance on air unless they are below a certain age.

— Amanda Redman

There have been many sad times in my life, but the deaths among my close family have been heartbreaking.

— Amanda Redman

I would always rather work with women than men.

— Amanda Redman

My brother's death does make me think about mortality, although I've had so many close scrapes with the children issue.

— Amanda Redman

Being a younger parent doesn't prevent tragedy.

— Amanda Redman

My husband is very supportive, he's not in the business at all. But he gets what I do, and I love that…

— Amanda Redman

Every Saturday I teach at my drama school.

— Amanda Redman

I get such a kick out of watching young actors develop. I just love it.

— Amanda Redman

I was lucky because I was in a long-running series.

— Amanda Redman

I like it if a man holds a door open for me.

— Amanda Redman

Seeing my name in lights for the first time in the West End for the musical 'Windy City' was a huge thrill.

— Amanda Redman

My mother was Indian in her soul.

— Amanda Redman

Babies are hard work and you have to have the energy to run after them.

— Amanda Redman

I listen to a lot of friends who say they can't wait to retire and I don't know how that feels. I…

— Amanda Redman

I find the idea of someone being able to discuss subjects that would once have been considered taboo - and to do…

— Amanda Redman

I really do not want to turn 50. It's horrible. I know it's only a number but I think it's the association…

— Amanda Redman

With the ectopics you undergo very traumatic surgery. But it is easier to grieve because you know your life is in the…

— Amanda Redman

I hate being in my 50s, not least because there are great roles that I just know I won't get now because…

— Amanda Redman

I've been to India loads of times because of mum. She was actually born in Quetta in what is now Pakistan, before…

— Amanda Redman

I wish we were more open about the menopause - I've been in absolute bits at times.

— Amanda Redman

As a teenager I rebelled totally but my mum handled it in style. She would invite all the much older boys and…

— Amanda Redman

Acting is one of those things I love.

— Amanda Redman

I went on to play Samantha in 'Casual Vacancy' and that was a role I don't think I would have got had…

— Amanda Redman