My background is really being a writer's actor - that seems to be the way I work best, bringing out the best of writing. There's a whole range of acting skills, and some people can be astonishing with very poor material. That's not me; my skill is essentially unlocking the writing. Lindsay Duncan actactorastonish share on social
Recently I made the mistake of opening a bundle of reviews that someone had sent me of a production from years and years ago, and someone had written a really lovely review except that it made a remark about the way I spoke: 'A lot of people find her voice terribly irritating.' Do they? I had no idea. Lindsay Duncan agobundlefind share on social
I don't perform well in private. Socially, I mean. And I didn't as a child. Actors aren't necessarily outgoing, are they? Lindsay Duncan actorchildnecessarily Change image and share on social
I've always had not just an affection but a real love for the theater family in New York, and I really feel it is a family. I'm so touched by the generosity of everyone there. Lindsay Duncan affectionfamilyfeel Change image and share on social
I desperately wanted to play the part of Darth Vader's mother - I think she ended up being played by a Scandinavian actress - because my son was completely crazy about 'Star Wars.' Lindsay Duncan actresscompletelycrazy Change image and share on social
The excitement of stepping onto a stage - there's nothing quite like it. Lindsay Duncan excitementstagestep Change image and share on social