I'm always nervous taking on a period role because it's difficult to research - you can't observe it, go out and see it. But it's satisfying because eventually you think, 'I got there.' Shirley Henderson difficulteventuallynervous Change image and share on social
I never get the tall, blonde, glamorous roles because I'm not tall, blonde and glamorous. I'm more the wee, disturbing characters because of the way I look or sound. Shirley Henderson blondecharacterdisturb Change image and share on social
I daydream all the time, and I like that quality. Shirley Henderson daydreamqualitytime Change image and share on social
Filming is long - you get very tired, and your skin breaks out and you get lumps and bumps. It's easier if you're allowed to have bags under your eyes. Shirley Henderson allowbagbreak Change image and share on social
I like doom and gloom with a sense of humour. Maybe it's a Scottish thing, we like to undercut indulgence with a laugh. Shirley Henderson doomgloomhumour Change image and share on social
American scripts are usually non-stop conversation. People talking over each other. I like that. Shirley Henderson americanconversationpeople Change image and share on social
It's odd, because I used to see pictures, on telly or wherever, of what I now know to be Shaftesbury Avenue and I used to wonder what that amazing street with all the lights was. Well, now I know. I think when you get a wee taste of something, it maybe isn't what you thought it was. Shirley Henderson amazeavenuelight share on social
Children don't just play any more - they're far too busy learning to fence and taking extra French classes. In the end, you're actually doing more damage to your children by trying to hot-house them. It's far better to remain a calm parent. Shirley Henderson busycalmchild share on social