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
As I've got older, I feel more confident in my body, so wouldn't want to tamper with it. Helen McCrory bodyconfidentfeel 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
Working in films, there are hundreds of odd moments. Helen McCrory filmhundredmoment Change image and share on social
When I was 14, I told my mother I intended to be in the House of Commons in the morning, in court in the afternoon and on stage in the evening. She realised then a fantasist had been born. Helen McCrory afternoonbearcommon Change image and share on social
To be honest, my husband and my children are my best friends. Helen McCrory childfriendhonest Change image and share on social