A lot of people in my world - in the acting world - have either lost friends to Aids or live with HIV because its origin in our culture, in New York for instance, was in the gay community. Emma Thompson actaidcommunity Change image and share on social
Any problem, big or small, within a family, always seems to start with bad communication. Someone isn't listening. Emma Thompson badbigcommunication Change image and share on social
This morning, I went to wipe my hands on a tea towel, and while I was using it, it seemed like it felt a bit light. I unfolded it and realized my daughter had cut little bits out of it to make frocks for her dolls! Emma Thompson bitbitecut share on social
Indeed - judicious, consistent parenting is a dream of mine. No judgements, learning space and listening carefully are my goals. Emma Thompson carefullyconsistentdream Change image and share on social
The fact is that young people are going to have sex whether you like it or not. Emma Thompson factpeoplesex Change image and share on social
London has always been a haven for victims of cruelty, and been improved by them. Yet I can see it changing now. Outsiders are demonised, there are little bits of legislation, people are scared. Emma Thompson bitchangecruelty Change image and share on social
The trouble is it's very difficult to pin-point the most important thing because Aids affects everyone in different levels of society, differently and you have to respond to it differently. Emma Thompson affectaiddifferently Change image and share on social
Children are the most wonderful audiences. What's struck me most is that that they watch it so silently, until the end when they shriek and shout and clap. Emma Thompson audiencechildclap Change image and share on social
I have a nervous breakdown in the film and in one scene I get to stand at the top of the stairs waving an empty sherry bottle which is, of course, a typical scene from my daily life, so isn't much of a stretch. Emma Thompson bottlebreakdowndaily share on social
But when I lose my temper, I find it difficult to forgive myself. I feel I've failed. I can be calm in a crisis, in the face of death or things that hurt badly. I don't get hysterical, which may be masochistic of me. Emma Thompson badlycalmcrisis share on social