60 Quotes by Imelda Staunton

You could say I’m a character actress. Or maybe a character actress who does peculiar, interesting lead roles. Does that make sense?

I worked in rep for six years, then I came to London and to the National Theatre. What’s better than that.

I worked in rep for six years, then I came to London and to the National Theatre. What's better than that?

Children should always be brave and do something about bullying. It's not okay to stand by and let it happen. Bullies thrive off secrecy. Children should tell someone if they see someone being bullied.

I adore Bette Davis and Vivien Leigh, but more because they were good actresses. That's what makes me interested in them, that they didn't present themselves as idols; they were just doing their jobs.

You could say I'm a character actress. Or maybe a character actress who does peculiar, interesting lead roles.