You can't look at people being crucified. Even if you know it is just pretend..

In my life, I've had estates in Russia, houses in Spain, in Norway, in the deep south of America..

I've never lost a grown-up child, but I have known loss..

I've had very close relationships with some twentieth-century writers..

I don't tell everyone my life history because if everyone knows your inside-leg measurement, how can you surprise them?.

The trouble with anyone when they're unhappy or in a relationship they recognize is not working but don't know what to do about is that they can't se….

People in distress behave in a stressful way. They aren't all sweetness and light. They don't behave well when they are unhappy. That's just what I'v….

When you play someone who is an iconic figure you can't go into it lightly..

You need to keep on doing things you have never done before in your career. You have to have a go..

I've learnt to listen. I don't think I always did listen..

It's true, I've become one of those grumpy older women..

I am drawn to characters that go on journeys, characters that are real people, that have life..

You don't go to a comedy and try to laugh. You laugh in spite of yourself. You don't just come on stage and cry. Something has pushed you to cry..

Acting attracts shy people and show-offs..

Some people will never change..

I have spent my whole life educating myself..

Mostly in life people are trying not to have emotions..

I love the drive from York to Whitby over the moors - one of the great journeys, in my book..

I’ve learnt to listen. I don’t think I always did listen. Not just in plays, but in life. And you have to hear what people are saying before you can ….