When I got into the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, a doctor told me to give up the course as I'd be totally deaf within a couple of years. But I refused to give in. Stephanie Beacham academyartcouple Change image and share on social
I can not remember even thinking that I was deaf when I was dancing. Stephanie Beacham dancedeafremember Change image and share on social
I have to concentrate more intently when people speak. I always have to position myself on their right side so that I can hear out of my left ear. I sometimes get a crick in my neck from listening. But I don't there's too much else. Stephanie Beacham concentratecrickear share on social
I'm lucky that most of the time I'm on location in amazing places. Most of the time, I don't need holidays, I just stop working. Stephanie Beacham amazeholidaylocation Change image and share on social
I genuinely enjoy talking one-to-one. I have no shyness about that. Stephanie Beacham enjoygenuinelyshyness Change image and share on social
I'm the one by the backdoor - I am not the one in the middle of the party. Stephanie Beacham backdoormiddleparty Change image and share on social
When I look in the mirror, I sometimes think I'm getting old, but then I have two generations behind me so that helps puts things into perspective. I am a grandmother now, but at least my nine-year-old grandson Jude calls me Glamma and not Granny. Stephanie Beacham callgenerationglamma share on social
My worst holiday was in Athens when I was a young drama student at Rada in 1965. I ran out of money. I had my things stolen and I wasn't able to speak a word of the language. Stephanie Beacham athensbaddrama Change image and share on social
I think the deafness affects me more than I realise; I think it makes me more tired. I loathe parties. I attend, smile and leave. Stephanie Beacham affectattenddeafness Change image and share on social
But as far as my work is concerned, I see no impediment, and various advantages, to being deaf. Stephanie Beacham advantageconcerndeaf Change image and share on social
