Top 23 Quotes by Penelope Wilton

You need to keep on doing things you have never done before in your career. You have to have a go.

In my life, I've had estates in Russia, houses in Spain, in Norway, in the deep south of America.

You don't go to a comedy and try to laugh. You laugh in spite of yourself. You don't just come on stage and cry. Something has pushed you to cry.

When you play someone who is an iconic figure you can't go into it lightly.

I don't tell everyone my life history because if everyone knows your inside-leg measurement, how can you surprise them?

Acting attracts shy people and show-offs.

I don't think I've been in a supporting role in any of the plays I've done, ever.

I have spent my whole life educating myself.

I love the drive from York to Whitby over the moors - one of the great journeys, in my book.

Some people will never change.