I don't think there's anything on this planet that more trumpets life that the sunflower. For me that's because of the reason behind its name. Not because it looks like the sun but because it follows the sun. During the course of the day, the head tracks the journey of the sun across the sky. A satellite dish for sunshine. Wherever light is, no matter how weak, these flowers will find it. And that's such an admirable thing. And such a lesson in life.
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
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
You can't control how other people see you or think of you. But you have to be comfortable with that. - Helen Mirren
You can't control how other people see you or think of you. But you have to be comfortable with that.
You write your life story by the choices you make. - Helen Mirren
You write your life story by the choices you make.
A woman with knowledge is something that frightens the status quo quite a lot. - Helen Mirren
A woman with knowledge is something that frightens the status quo quite a lot.
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
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…
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
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…
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
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…
I'm not strong-willed actually. I'm a complete pushover. I love to be told what to do. - Helen Mirren
I'm not strong-willed actually. I'm a complete pushover. I love to be told what to do.
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
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…
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