I don't think it's that I don't like Sondheim. It's that I find it really... I don't know how to describe it. Doing it is the most extraordinary thing. Because it's like Shakespeare times 100 with singing. It's that satisfying - and that demanding.
Chaotic people often have chaotic lives, and I think they create that. But if you try and have an inner peace and a positive attitude, I think you at… - Imelda Staunton
Chaotic people often have chaotic lives, and I think they create that. But if you try and have an inner peace and a positive attitude, I think you at…
- Imelda Staunton
Agents and producers have to get you into a box to accommodate their limited imaginations. - Imelda Staunton
Agents and producers have to get you into a box to accommodate their limited imaginations.
I worked in rep for six years, then I came to London and to the National Theatre. What's better than that - Imelda Staunton
I worked in rep for six years, then I came to London and to the National Theatre. What's better than that
I've always liked new writing. - Imelda Staunton
I've always liked new writing.
You could say I'm a character actress. Or maybe a character actress who does peculiar, interesting lead roles. Does that make sense? - Imelda Staunton
You could say I'm a character actress. Or maybe a character actress who does peculiar, interesting lead roles. Does that make sense?
You can only do your best. That's all you can do. And if it isn't good enough, it isn't good enough. - Imelda Staunton
You can only do your best. That's all you can do. And if it isn't good enough, it isn't good enough.
I was brought up a Catholic, so I take no pleasure in guilt. - Imelda Staunton
I was brought up a Catholic, so I take no pleasure in guilt.
A lot of me is very up, and you have to have light and shade. They are both important and you have to be able to balance them. You have to admit that… - Imelda Staunton
A lot of me is very up, and you have to have light and shade. They are both important and you have to be able to balance them. You have to admit that…
The one good thing is that I get a lot more good scripts coming through my letterbox. 'Vera Drake' raised my profile in one way, and then 'Harry Pott… - Imelda Staunton
The one good thing is that I get a lot more good scripts coming through my letterbox. 'Vera Drake' raised my profile in one way, and then 'Harry Pott…
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