I've never done a big studio film, I've only ever done little ones.

- Brenda Blethyn

Maybe wanting to retire is my ambition.

- Brenda Blethyn

I think people often confuse success with fame and stardom.

- Brenda Blethyn

In fact at home I sometimes like to be quiet and hear the sounds of the world outside.

- Brenda Blethyn

I've made six films since I made Secrets and Lies but I still live in London and I'd love to do theater.

- Brenda Blethyn

I've done a lot of costume drama and theatre - the National Theatre and In fact, most of my work at the theatre, at the National Theatre anyway, was …

- Brenda Blethyn

I like the enthusiasm but not the insincerity of Los Angeles.

- Brenda Blethyn

Even if I hadn't have been nominated for an Oscar, to have won the Golden Glove was just fantastic.

- Brenda Blethyn

I always considered myself very successful even before the success of Secrets and Lies.

- Brenda Blethyn