You can't control how other people see you or think of you. But you have to be comfortable with that.

- Helen Mirren

When you're 16, 30 seems ancient. When you're 30, 45 seems ancient. When you're 45, 60 seems ancient. When you're 60, nothing seems ancient.

- Helen Mirren

A woman with knowledge is something that frightens the status quo quite a lot.

- Helen Mirren

It seems to me that the years between eighteen and twenty-eight are the hardest, psychologically. It’s then you realize this is make or break, you no…

- Helen Mirren

I don't think it's good to try and change anyone. The trick and the mystery - of relationships and life in general - is to learn to live with the bit…

- Helen Mirren

Fear can be one of the most destructive emotions. It is, of course, also very important, in that fear sometimes stops you from doing stupid things. B…

- Helen Mirren

You write your life story by the choices you make.

- Helen Mirren

Where you grew up becomes a big part of who you are for the rest of your life. You can't run away from that. Well, sometimes the running away from it…

- Helen Mirren

I'm not strong-willed actually. I'm a complete pushover. I love to be told what to do.

- Helen Mirren