I'm not very good at going to sleep, and that's probably my worst problem. I don't need much more than seven and a half hours, but I probably get six…

- Harriet Walter

I read, I gossip, I do crosswords. I think chatting with friends is relaxing. I've picked them up all through my life - if you live long enough, you …

- Harriet Walter

As I have got older, I have become easier on myself. It's about realising things can't be perfect.

- Harriet Walter

I'm childish and silly. Most people tease me because I'm a bit daft.

- Harriet Walter

I just like watching people who really are not self-conscious, who aren't aware, because I fear that one could become too self-conscious, too artful,…

- Harriet Walter

I'm very aware that after you've played Cleopatra, there's not a lot that can top that in this sphere, so it means that I want to almost change the s…

- Harriet Walter

I do think that there are certain parts, if you are lucky enough to play them, that are bigger than you, and they stretch you. I don't think you beco…

- Harriet Walter

As long as I am still interested and curious I enjoy getting up in the morning, but I can't say I have a happy smile on my face 24/7.

- Harriet Walter

My centre of who I thought I was was never very consciously about being beautiful or attractive - I think I'm one of those people who's actually grow…

- Harriet Walter