In the theatre you can change things ever so slightly; it's an organic thing. Whereas in film you only have that chance on the day, and you have no control over it at all. Judi Dench chancechangecontrol Change image and share on social
And then it was working with Bob Hoskins, who I had never worked with before - except radio. It was like being given a wonderful meal - full of the things you love most. Judi Dench bobfullhoskins Change image and share on social
My husband was actually very keen that I would become a Bond girl. Judi Dench bondgirlhusband Change image and share on social
I've figured out what to do so far, but it's always the next thing you come to where the man with the bucket of ice cold water is waiting - whoosh! in your face. That's why you work with directors who know what to tell you to do. Judi Dench bucketcolddirector share on social
It actually was a complete departure having a woman playing M. I didn't realize at the time that it would be so noticed. Judi Dench completedeparturenotice Change image and share on social
I wanted to be a set designer when I was young. Judi Dench designersetwant Change image and share on social
I'd rather do a part because I want to, not because great things are expected of me. Judi Dench expectgreatpart Change image and share on social
People think you know beforehand when you win an Oscar - I can assure you you don't. Judi Dench assureoscarpeople Change image and share on social
The more I do, the more frightened I get. But that is essential. Otherwise why would I go on doing it? Judi Dench essentialfrighten Change image and share on social
It was good to learn so early. They're not going to be kind to you. You have to do it and get on, and then gulp down and get better. Judi Dench earlygoodgulp Change image and share on social