American scripts are usually non-stop conversation. People talking over each other. I like that. Shirley Henderson americanconversationpeople Change image and share on social
I don't know what I'd do if I had to look pretty all the time. Shirley Henderson prettytime 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
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
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
Youth makes you brave, I suppose. When you're young, you make a fool of yourself all the time. Because of all the rejections and the criticism you get all the time, there has to be a drive there. Shirley Henderson bravecriticismdrive 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
I spend plenty of time in London and it doesn't scare me, but it's a lonely place, even if you've got friends there. My job takes me all around the world, meeting lots of interesting people. But I think if I couldn't get home, if I couldn't get back to what I consider my real life I'd be frightened. Shirley Henderson backfriendfrighten share on social