I wasn't beautiful, so there were plenty of character roles. I never did any Shakespeare, I'm far too superficial for that. I just act instinctively. Joan Hickson actbeautifulcharacter Change image and share on social
I love getting back to Wivenhoe. I get out of my wig, bustle and costume in three minutes flat at the end of the play before jumping into a taxi outside the theater and catching the train home. Joan Hickson backbustlecatch Change image and share on social
Retirement is fatal. Luckily, in my profession, you don't have to retire. Joan Hickson fatalluckilyprofession Change image and share on social
I have never been a star; I'm just an old character bag. Joan Hickson bagcharacterstar Change image and share on social
I thought I was the wrong shape: that Miss Marple would be much fluffier than me, much more wearing shawls and things. But I was persuaded, and now, well - I can only do it my way. Joan Hickson fluffymarplemis Change image and share on social
Miss Marple believes in justice and has very high standards. There is nothing you could say or do that would shock her. Joan Hickson believehighjustice Change image and share on social
I was lucky not to have been born pretty. Joan Hickson bearluckypretty Change image and share on social
I watch these old films in black and white, and suddenly the door opens, and there I am. The other day, I was wearing the most awful hat. Joan Hickson awfulblackday Change image and share on social