I'm terrified of learning lines, and I've always been terrified that I won't learn them. Helen Mirren havelearnline Change image and share on social
The control and understanding of our personal fears is one of the most important undertakings of our lives. Helen Mirren controlfearimportant Change image and share on social
There isn't a King Lear for women, or a Henry V, or a Richard III. You reach a level where you can handle that stuff technically and mentally, and it's not there. Helen Mirren handlehenryiii Change image and share on social
There's nothing sexy about doing a nude scene. It's rather uncomfortable. I like dressing up rather than dressing down. Helen Mirren dressnudescene Change image and share on social
Painters hate having to explain what their work is about. They always say, 'It's whatever you want it to be' - because I think that's their intention, to connect with each person's subconscious, and not to try and dictate. Helen Mirren connectdictateexplain share on social
Everyone wants to be a movie star or a model, to be in the papers, but few realise just what hard work it is, getting up early, and so on. Helen Mirren earlyhardmodel Change image and share on social
I don't like the word 'strong,' because a strong character is never an interesting character. A character is made interesting by their vulnerabilities and their weaknesses. Helen Mirren characterinterestmake Change image and share on social
Wherever I am in the world, if I get free time when I'm filming I always hire a car, take to the road, drive for miles and explore. Helen Mirren cardriveexplore Change image and share on social
The great marriages are partnerships. It can't be a great marriage without being a partnership. Helen Mirren greatmarriagepartnership Change image and share on social
What's great in the modern world is that it's becoming easier and easier for people to create without having access to large sums of money. They need access to certain technologies, but the cost is far less than it used to be. Helen Mirren accesscostcreate share on social
