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
I worked in rep for six years, then I came to London and to the National Theatre. What's better than that? Imelda Staunton londonnationalrep Change image and share on social
A lot of film stars are just playing themselves in different frocks. Imelda Staunton filmfrocklot Change image and share on social
Looking back, there is nothing wrong with that peace, love and equality that the hippies espoused. In many ways, we have regressed because they were into organic food, back to nature, make love not war, be good to all men, share and share alike - which is what many are talking about now. Imelda Staunton alikebackequality share on social
Chaotic people often have chaotic lives, and I think they create that. But if you try and have an inner peace and a positive attitude, I think you attract that. Imelda Staunton attitudeattractchaotic Change image and share on social
Fortunately my career has never been about how I look, it's about how I can be. Imelda Staunton careerfortunately Change image and share on social
The one good thing is that I get a lot more good scripts coming through my letterbox. 'Vera Drake' raised my profile in one way, and then 'Harry Potter' in another. Imelda Staunton comedrakegood Change image and share on social
I was brought up a Catholic, so I take no pleasure in guilt. Imelda Staunton bringcatholicguilt 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
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