Children should always be brave and do something about bullying. It's not okay to stand by and let it happen. Bullies thrive off secrecy. Children should tell someone if they see someone being bullied. Imelda Staunton bravebullychild share on social
Having a child makes you strong and gives you chutzpah. It relaxed my attitude to the job; my center of focus shifted, which I think is very helpful, because even if you're not a very indulgent actor you spend a lot of time thinking about yourself. I don't think that is particularly healthy. Imelda Staunton actorattitudecenter 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
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
You can be very famous without being a great actress, and that's not good for me. Imelda Staunton actressfamousgood Change image and share on social
Look at Judi Dench, who's brilliant in whatever bloody job she does. Imelda Staunton bloodybrilliantdench Change image and share on social
Agents and producers have to get you into a box to accommodate their limited imaginations. Imelda Staunton accommodateagentbox Change image and 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
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
I start the day with either Radio 3 or Radio 4. I don't watch any daytime television at all. Imelda Staunton daydaytimeradio Change image and share on social