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
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 be very famous without being a great actress, and that's not good for me. Imelda Staunton actressfamousgood Change image and share on social
I think the first 10 years of my daughter's life were my mother's happiest, because she could finally have carefree time with a kid. Imelda Staunton carefreedaughterfinally 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've fallen over on stage a couple of times, but I've only ever bruised my ego. Imelda Staunton bruisecoupleego 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
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
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
