I'm not used to being asked what I want to talk about. That's why I'm an actress. Get told what to do, stand on the mark, say your words, wear this, look this way, look that way. Kristin Scott Thomas actressaskmark Change image and share on social
I am sure that, had I grown up with both parents, had I grown up in a safe environment, had I grown up with a feeling of safety rather than danger, I would not be the way I am. Kristin Scott Thomas dangerenvironmentfelt Change image and share on social
I just get so fed up with seeing the same things written about me. If I see the words 'ice queen' attached to me, I feel like banging my head against the wall. There's this perception that I can only be in a film if I have a glass of champagne in my hand and a stately home in the background. Kristin Scott Thomas attachbackgroundbang share on social
You don't choose a film because it's made by a woman, you choose it because it's good. Kristin Scott Thomas choosefilmgood Change image and share on social
I wouldn't want you to see me all the time on the screen, because I get bored of it myself! Kristin Scott Thomas borescreentime Change image and share on social
I'm not one of those famous people flying round the world emoting over every catastrophe. I'm too feeble. Kristin Scott Thomas catastropheemotefamous Change image and share on social
If you're feeling insecure and you need to feel special, the best place to go is somewhere foreign where people treat you as special because you're different. Kristin Scott Thomas feelfeltforeign Change image and share on social
I find it difficult to explain, but I'm quite ashamed of being an actress. Kristin Scott Thomas actressashameddifficult Change image and share on social
I've realised that I am who I am and that is it. Like it or lump it. I'm not around to please anyone any more, and it's a huge relief. Kristin Scott Thomas havehugelump Change image and share on social