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Imelda Staunton
English
Actress
About the author
Agents and producers have to get you into a box to accommodate their limited imaginations.
Imelda Staunton,
English
Actress
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,
English
Actress
Look at Judi Dench, who's brilliant in whatever bloody job she does.
Imelda Staunton,
English
Actress
#Job
If you're at an award ceremony, you're against your mates.
Imelda Staunton,
English
Actress
#Ceremony
I've always liked new writing.
Imelda Staunton,
English
Actress
#Writing
I worked in rep for six years, then I came to London and to the National Theatre. What's better than that?
Imelda Staunton,
English
Actress
#Years
#London
#Theatre