There are lots of wonderful actors doing animated films these days, but I prefer it when you can't recognise them - it means they've really become the character. Imelda Staunton actoranimatecharacter Change image and share on social
Both my parents had heart problems: my mother had type 2 diabetes, and my father had a stroke. Imelda Staunton diabetesfatherheart Change image and share on social
We're all unique as actors. To yourself, you are unique. You have to think, 'I'm me. I'm not going to bunch myself with other people.' Agents and producers have to get you into a box to accommodate their limited imaginations. Imelda Staunton accommodateactoragent share on social
You could say I'm a character actress. Or maybe a character actress who does peculiar, interesting lead roles. Does that make sense? Imelda Staunton actresscharacterinterest Change image and share on social
I've always tried to fight against, 'Oh, who's that small funny actress? Let's get her.' Imelda Staunton actressfightfunny Change image and share on social
Drama school introduced me to a world I had no idea about. I wasn't brought up in a literary household at all. Imelda Staunton bringdramahousehold Change image and share on social
I adore Bette Davis and Vivien Leigh, but more because they were good actresses. That's what makes me interested in them, that they didn't present themselves as idols; they were just doing their jobs. Imelda Staunton actressadorebette Change image and share on social
You read about poor people having Botox go wrong and you think: 'Well, what the bloody hell were you doing?' Why would you inject yourself with poison? And why are we spending so much time looking at ourselves? I just don't get it. Imelda Staunton bloodybotoxhell share on social
I am a character actress. Well, let's say, I am a leading character actress who does interesting, odd parts. Imelda Staunton actresscharacterinterest Change image and share on social
A lot of me is very up, and you have to have light and shade. They are both important and you have to be able to balance them. You have to admit that sadness is part of you and that it enriches you. I use it in my work. Imelda Staunton admitbalanceenrich share on social
