Some people say you have to fight cancer. But it was fighting me. The cure was worse than the disease, and it left me totally exhausted and depressed. I just hid myself away in my daughter-in-law's flat. Maggie Smith badlycancercure share on social
I had been feeling a little rum. I didn't think it was anything serious because years ago I felt a lump and it was benign. I assumed this would be too. It kind of takes the wind out of your sails, and I don't know what the future holds, if anything. Maggie Smith agoassumebenign share on social
I've been playing old parts forever. I play 93 quite often. When you've done it more than once, you take the hint. I think it's a great burden if you're one of those fantastic stars who've always been beautiful; then I think it's hard. Maggie Smith beautifulburdenfantastic share on social
I don't think films about elderly people have been made very much. Maggie Smith elderlyfilmmake Change image and share on social
My career is chequered. Then I think I got pigeon-holed in humour; Shakespeare is not my thing. Maggie Smith careerchequerhole Change image and share on social
The thing is, often press people ask questions that are so personal that even your nearest and dearest wouldn't ask them. Maggie Smith dearnearpeople Change image and share on social
Old people are scary. And I have to face it. I am old and I am scary. Maggie Smith facepeoplescary Change image and share on social
Chris and Toby are far too sane to be upset any more. Maggie Smith chrissanetoby Change image and share on social
I know there is something out there and like most people, I tend to believe in it more when things go bad. Maggie Smith badpeopletend Change image and share on social
There is a kind of invisible thread between the actor and the audience, and when it's there it's stunning, and there is nothing to match that. Maggie Smith actoraudienceinvisible Change image and share on social
