Top 46 Quotes by Lesley Nicol

I have been invited to do something called 'Celebrity MasterChef' in England, which, of course, I can't do. It's complete nonsense. You have to be a decent cook to begin with. I'd be the joke one.

I met Bette Midler, who I absolutely love.

I know it sounds funny, but every time I have a disaster in the kitchen, it knocks my confidence level a little bit more, and I feel annoyed with myself that I can't do better.

I go dog-walking a lot.

I did an O-level in domestic science when I was at school, but on the day of the practical exam, it was a cookery nightmare.

I don't do freeways.

The first role I played was Madame Ranevsky in 'The Cherry Orchard.'

When I heard I had gotten 'Downton Abbey,' I remember I was standing on a freezing cold street in Manchester where we were shooting the Manchester part of 'West is West.'

People are always asking me for my favorite recipe, and I have to say, 'I don't really have one.'

Since I've turned 50, I've had the best roles of my life, and I've got married. Everyone said that wasn't possible because there are no men, but I've done it. I think it's just going to get better.