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
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
A lot of film stars are just playing themselves in different frocks. Imelda Staunton filmfrocklot 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'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 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
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
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
