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

- Penelope Wilton

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

- Penelope Wilton

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

- Penelope Wilton

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

- Penelope Wilton

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.

- Penelope Wilton

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

- Penelope Wilton

Acting attracts shy people and show-offs.

- Penelope Wilton

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

- Penelope Wilton

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

- Penelope Wilton