36 Quotes by Penelope Wilton

It's true, I've become one of those grumpy older women.

You can't look at people being crucified. Even if you know it is just pretend.

The trouble with anyone when they're unhappy or in a relationship they recognize is not working but don't know what to do about is that they can't see farther out than that. If the relationship is not working, if what was there isn't there anymore, you have to do something about it.

I don't tell everyone my life history because if everyone knows your inside-leg measurement, how can you surprise them?

When you play someone who is an iconic figure you can't go into it lightly.

People in distress behave in a stressful way. They aren't all sweetness and light. They don't behave well when they are unhappy. That's just what I've observed.

I don't really care any longer what other people think.

I've learnt to listen. I don't think I always did listen.

Mostly in life people are trying not to have emotions.