I think I was brought up with an innate sense of responsibility because my dad was in the Foreign Office where you were in somebody else's country, and you were aware of your behaviour. And my mum worked for the NHS, so you were aware of your responsibility to your country. Helen McCrory awarebehaviourbring 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
There are a lot of little lessons that can be taught around the home without sitting a child down and boring them to death with your philosophy of life! Helen McCrory borechilddeath Change image and share on social
I feel as though my life is bathed in golden sunlight. And the really wonderful thing is that I know it. Helen McCrory bathefeelgolden Change image and share on social
The benefits of feminism for someone like my husband are fantastic. He can stay at home with the kids, he can take them to a park, he does the school run. Helen McCrory benefitfantasticfeminism Change image and share on social
I was a real art freak when I was a teenager. Helen McCrory artfreakreal 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 spent my teenage years in Paris when my dad was stationed there, and I'd look at women in their forties and think, 'That's the age I want to be.' Helen McCrory agedadforty Change image and share on social
I used to say that theatre was my favourite thing. But the more I do film, the more I appreciate it. Helen McCrory favouritefilmtheatre Change image and share on social
Appallingly, I hadn't thought about it one jot. I never daydreamed as a little girl of getting married and having children. I was as surprised to discover I was getting married as I was to discover I was up the duff. Helen McCrory appallinglychilddaydream share on social