8 Quotes by Joan Hickson

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    Miss Marple believes in justice and has very high standards. There is nothing you could say or do that would shock her.

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    Retirement is fatal. Luckily, in my profession, you don't have to retire.

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    I have never been a star; I'm just an old character bag.

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    I watch these old films in black and white, and suddenly the door opens, and there I am. The other day, I was wearing the most awful hat.

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    I thought I was the wrong shape: that Miss Marple would be much fluffier than me, much more wearing shawls and things. But I was persuaded, and now, well - I can only do it my way.

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    I wasn't beautiful, so there were plenty of character roles. I never did any Shakespeare, I'm far too superficial for that. I just act instinctively.

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    I love getting back to Wivenhoe. I get out of my wig, bustle and costume in three minutes flat at the end of the play before jumping into a taxi outside the theater and catching the train home.

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