Top 40 Quotes by Elizabeth McGovern

I've got my private life - that's sacred - and I didn't have that before.

By definition, an actor's life is a recipe for regret. There are always roads you could have taken. But I've lived long enough to realise that each road has its own rewards.

I just find it fascinating, like everybody, to be in a different life. It's an escape.

My father was an academic, an eccentric. He was a lecturer.

In today's world, we all live with the burden of feeling that anything is possible if we're only clever enough, smart enough, work hard enough.

I've found acting on stage much more challenging than on screen.

I turned down the opportunity to be in some films that went on to be blockbusters.

My family were all into classical music, and I found that very intimidating.

I have a terrible sense of direction.

My job now is to work hard and learn all I can.