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23 quotes by Penelope Wilton

Penelope Alice Wilton, OBE (born 3 June 1946) is an English actress of stage, film, and TV. She starred opposite Richard Briers in the BBC situation comedy Ever Decreasing Circles. She has also appeared in Doctor Who, and in the period drama Downton Abbey. She has twice won the Critics' Circle Theatre Award.
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You can't look at people being crucified. Even if you know it is just pretend.

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Acting attracts shy people and show-offs.

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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... →

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

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

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

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Mostly in life people are trying not to have emotions.

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Some people will never change.

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

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You need to keep on doing things you have never done before in your career. You have to have a go.

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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... →

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I find talking about acting very boring, having to come out with platitudes about how terribly nice everyone is. I would much rather just do it.

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I am drawn to characters that go on journeys, characters that are real people, that have life.

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