Filming is quite exciting because every day is different, but it can involve long hours standing around in chilly locations. Theatre is a very different challenge because every night you're striving to keep it fresh, even though you might have been performing the same play for months. Samantha Bond challengechillyday share on social
The middle-aged woman is the ground bed of the audience that watches television, and yet they are absolutely invisible. Samantha Bond absolutelyageaudience Change image and share on social
I had absolutely no idea of the scale of its following and the globalness of 'Bond'. Samantha Bond absolutelybondglobalness Change image and share on social
I adore acting; it's in my blood - quite literally - but I can honestly say the most creative thing in the world for me is being a mother. Samantha Bond actadoreblood Change image and share on social
Something like 'Sex And The City' was insulting - women all clawing on to their youth when there's such ripe territory in honestly exploring women's lives as they get older. Samantha Bond cityclawexplore Change image and share on social
When I got on stage, I would have a rush of adrenaline; everybody gets it. Normally after the first night it becomes more controllable, and as long as I could ride the wave, I was still in charge. Samantha Bond adrenalinechargecontrollable Change image and share on social
I lost a girlfriend when I was in my 30s. She was 46. It all sounds so trite, but I put a Post-it on my dressing-room wall. It said, 'The past is history. The future is a mystery. This moment is a gift, which is why it's called the present.' Samantha Bond 30scalldress share on social
I'm an appalling flyer. I get very tense, although I no longer weep uncontrollably for no reason - I just sob if there's turbulence. Samantha Bond appallflyerlong Change image and share on social