I was always going to be a dancer - I drifted into acting. Francesca Annis actdancerdrift Change image and share on social
I was seen dancing at school by a director, who asked me to be in a TV play. And it had a huge impact. So I think that's what really started me off. Francesca Annis askdancedirector Change image and share on social
In films people basically work for the camera, you know, and that's why actors can hate each other and not be speaking to each other and still look as if they're in love because really they're loving the camera loving them. Francesca Annis actorbasicallycamera share on social
The wonderful thing about acting is you move along with your decade. The older you get, the more interesting the parts you get to play and you bring more of your personal experience to the part. Francesca Annis actbringdecade Change image and share on social
Judi Dench and Ian McKellen taught me how to work hard and respect the theatre. Francesca Annis denchhardian Change image and share on social
I've never been too afraid of what other people have said, especially when I was younger, but I suppose that was the arrogance of youth. Francesca Annis afraidarrogancehave Change image and share on social
I am not going to share my private life with millions of people. I don't find a need to do that and nobody else close to me does either. Francesca Annis closefindlife Change image and share on social
Roman's wife Sharon Tate had been murdered by Charles Manson the year before, but Roman had been through so much leaving the Warsaw ghetto that he was very strong and private. Francesca Annis charleghettoleave Change image and share on social
I have yet to see a drama that puts forward women who are successful and also have a family... they are nearly always seen as victims. Francesca Annis dramafamilyforward Change image and share on social
I'm often asked if I regret not going to Hollywood. I'm glad I didn't go, because if I had I wouldn't have my extended family, which is the fabric of my life. Only recently have I realised how special and unusual it is. Francesca Annis askextendfabric share on social
