70 Quotes by Olivia Colman

I've been working a long time; it was a slow burn. But I'm grateful it's been like that.

I think a good dollop of sadness is quite a useful thing in comedy sometimes. I think if everyone's happy all the time, it's a bit dull. It's like salt and caramel - you wouldn't imagine they would go well together, but they do.

I want everyone to know what they deserve in relationships: that they can demand equality and kindness. Because everyone will have a relationship at some point in their life. It's what we all do, every day, and we need to know how to do it.

I was nervous about meeting Charlotte Rampling, as she's a proper legend, but she is just so sweet.

Everybody laughs all the time, and some of the worst things that happen make you laugh 'cause it's a defense isn't it, I suppose.

I am just an actor - all I do is I memorise someone else's words and tart around.

Acting is playing, and it is like being a big kid. Yeah, it's great. You get paid.

I started off in comedy, but that's just where I got my work. I've always been an actor.

I do go into things thinking, 'Right. I'm going to enjoy this.'