I know from my own experience that great films and great actors can have a really big influence on you. There is a place for art in the world, and if you're lucky enough to be good at something and to keep being given work, it's not such a bad thing. Sally Hawkins actorartbad share on social
My parents have a strong work ethic, but their attitude to life, their philosophy, is: 'whatever makes you happy.' Sally Hawkins attitudeethichappy Change image and share on social
I loved working with kids, and kids are the most incredibly discerning audience. And if they don't believe you, they will tell you and let you know. I mean, kids is where it's at, really. Sally Hawkins audiencediscernincredibly Change image and share on social
I sort of fall in love with every character I do; you have to understand how they became what they've become, whether they're the ugly kind or the very beautiful kinds of characters. Sally Hawkins beautifulcharacterfall Change image and share on social
You can't be a woman and not be a feminist, I don't think. If you care about the world and the world you exist in and your rights. Sally Hawkins careexistfeminist Change image and share on social
The one thing that's going to get you through this business is having strong roots, being grounded and knowing what is true. Sally Hawkins businessgroundknow Change image and share on social
Of course you want to be good and you want to do the best you can, but I am inspired by great writing. If there's something about the script, that's what I go for, although I know that that doesn't always translate because sometimes it's about the vision of the director. Sally Hawkins directorgoodgreat share on social
You only do good work when you're taking risks and pushing yourself. Sally Hawkins goodpushrisk Change image and share on social
I grew up with 'Jane Eyre,' reading it at school, and it's one of those, I think, for a lot of women, a lot of girls, it's the iconic story and so many girls relate to Jane Eyre and her character. Sally Hawkins charactereyregirl Change image and share on social
What works for me is knowing the character in an emotional sense. I wish I was more logical but it doesn't work for me like that. I need quite a lot of time; it's why I always worry when I'm doing more than one thing at a time. I hope that some sort of magic will kick in. Sally Hawkins characteremotionalhope share on social