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
I never wanted for anything. We went to Ireland for holidays every year. I was 14 when we first went to Italy. My mum was determined I was going to go to a good school. My mum was an absolute grafter. A real grafter. I got my work ethic from her. Imelda Staunton absolutedetermineethic share on social
You can only do your best. That's all you can do. And if it isn't good enough, it isn't good enough. Imelda Staunton good Change image and share on social
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
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
I don't feel the need for religion. But I went on a yoga retreat last year and I do believe slightly in the karma thing and just being good and true unto yourself. And I slightly believe that you can attract good and bad to you. Imelda Staunton attractbadfeel share on social
