It sounds ideal, a sort of beach childhood. But it wasn't really. I didn't use the beach very much at all. Miranda Richardson beachchildhoodideal Change image and share on social
I would rather do many small roles on TV, stage or film than one blockbuster that made me rich but had no acting. Miranda Richardson actblockbusterfilm Change image and share on social
If I don't believe in a role, I can't pull it off. Miranda Richardson pullrole Change image and share on social
In my industry, everybody wants to know everything about you, and it's just dumb. I think the only way of maintaining some of that mystique is by not giving away too much about yourself. It has served me well so far. I never want to feel up for grabs. Miranda Richardson dumbfeelgive share on social
For years, I never knowingly went on a holiday. When I travelled, it was for work. Now I am a huge advocate, particularly to places which have amazing wildlife, such as Antarctica, India and Patagonia. Miranda Richardson advocateamazeantarctica share on social
But I hope that you walk around the corner and you get very surprised. Miranda Richardson cornerhopesurprise Change image and share on social
I've never felt stigmatized in my profession, nor have I allowed myself to. I don't feel either male or female, I feel I am just me, and I should be able to do whatever I like. Miranda Richardson allowfeelfelt Change image and share on social
I'm not someone who can lie on a beach and do nothing. I am not sure what you are supposed to do, so I get bored. I prefer to have a purpose, such as going to Alaska to see orca whales. Miranda Richardson alaskabeachbore Change image and share on social
The writing is the springboard for your intuitive stuff and then you see, maybe a colour of what you want to achieve. Then you bring in the technique you've learnt. But when you're on film, you're not always in control of that. That's what makes me believe in a kind of collective unconscious, a sort of experience you draw on. Miranda Richardson achievebringcollective share on social
London keeps me grounded. We don't get praised every time we open our gobs there. Miranda Richardson gobgroundlondon Change image and share on social