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14 quotes by Harriet Walter

Dame Harriet Mary Walter, DBE (born 24 September 1950) is an English actress, best known for her work in the theatre. She was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2000 and Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2011, both for services to drama. Walter starred as Helena in the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of All's Well That Ends Well (1981–82) and made her Broadway debut when the production...
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I'm childish and silly. Most people tease me because I'm a bit daft.

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My centre of who I thought I was was never very consciously about being beautiful or attractive - I think I'm one of those people who's... →

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As long as I am still interested and curious, I enjoy getting up in the morning, but I can't say I have a happy smile on my face 24/7.

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I came up almost completely through the subsidised theatre. I have never been absolutely at the market interface, where I've got to sell my wares... →

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I do think that there are certain parts, if you are lucky enough to play them, that are bigger than you, and they stretch you. I don't think you... →

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I read, I gossip, I do crosswords. I think chatting with friends is relaxing. I've picked them up all through my life - if you live long enough... →

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I'm very aware that after you've played Cleopatra, there's not a lot that can top that in this sphere, so it means that I want to almost... →

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I'm not very good at going to sleep, and that's probably my worst problem. I don't need much more than seven and a half hours, but I... →

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As I have got older, I have become easier on myself. It's about realising things can't be perfect.

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I was not emotionally mature enough to accept any kind of success when I was young. I needed to go that long route.

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I just like watching people who really are not self-conscious, who aren't aware, because I fear that one could become too self-conscious, too... →

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I lived with my mother all my life until she died, and I don't really think I knew her, because I was always using her as my mother, if you know... →

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I've been blessed with pretty strong stamina and healthy genes, so I'd call myself sensible. I've had regular mammograms ever since I... →

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