33 Quotes by Eileen Atkins

I hate tight, tight stuff showing every line. I want to be sick when people are in Lycra.

There seem to be two sorts of actors. Some people play themselves marvellously, and others, like me, rather like to become someone else.

Bad things happen. Cope!

When I think of all the Hamlets I've seen, there's been a load of different styles, some marvellous. You like the Hamlet you saw when you were the right age to think you could be Hamlet.

I'd hardly seen any movies when I was 19 and left drama school.

It's no use ignoring looks or charm if you're going into the theatre.

The idea of an actor is that you should be able to play anything.

I imagine I'll retire mid-performance. I'll say, 'Sorry, everyone, I can't do this anymore. I must have suddenly aged.' Then I'll walk off. Yes, I'm sure that's how.

Acting is not in the blood. My parents weren't actors, but I imagine that if you've been brought up with actors, you have a lovely time at home and just want that to carry on.