My own parents were very un-neurotic, so I never thought that I had to change enormously in order to become a parent. Helen McCrory changeenormouslyneurotic Change image and share on social
I listen to Radio 4 all the time. I didn't go to university, so that's my further education. Helen McCrory educationlistenradio Change image and share on social
People who are exceptionally intelligent are often lonely because there are few people as intelligent as them. I have two little children, and everyone says: 'I hope they're doing well in school. I hope they're bright.' And I think: 'Why would anyone want their children to be the brightest?' Academia is a lonely world. Helen McCrory academiabrightchild share on social
I love London, and it's a privilege for my children to grow up here. Helen McCrory childgrowlondon Change image and share on social
Every time, at any point of my life, I think now is always the best age to be. Helen McCrory agelifepoint Change image and share on social
I'm a very positive person. My grandmother taught me that happiness is both a skill and a decision, and you are responsible for the outcome. Helen McCrory decisiongrandmotherhappiness Change image and share on social
I was very lucky. I left college, and Richard Eyre was in charge of the National Theatre. I was offered the lead in 'The Seagull' with no experience and went on to do five plays there. Helen McCrory chargecollegeexperience Change image and share on social
I think it's very important not to grow up with the unhealthy amount of attention that is sometimes put on people because they are 'actors'. Helen McCrory actoramountattention Change image and share on social
If you're constantly frightened of being unhappy, how bloody exhausting must that be? Helen McCrory bloodyconstantlyexhaust Change image and share on social
People are not considerate of others. They tend not to consider themselves as all living together, but see themselves only as individuals. Helen McCrory considerateindividuallive Change image and share on social