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35 quotes by Sally Hawkins

Sally Cecilia Hawkins (born April 27, 1976) is an English actress. She made her film debut in Mike Leigh's All or Nothing in 2002. She would continue working with Leigh, appearing as Susan in Vera Drake in 2004, and as Poppy in the 2008 film Happy-Go-Lucky. Her performance as Poppy won her several awards, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy, and the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlin Film Festival....
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You only do good work when you're taking risks and pushing yourself.

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I'm quite an optimist, quite happy in life, quite smiley.

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Comedy was why I got into acting the first place. Peter Sellers was a huge influence on my wanting to act. I grew up with him and found him... →

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I don't wear bright orange clothes or leopard skin boots, but it was really good fun to play someone that does and have an excuse too!

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I love disappearing. That's what acting is. For me it's about putting on a persona, stepping into a pair of shoes. It's my face, but... →

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I love acting but I also love writing, especially comedy.

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Being in nature is very important to me. I'm not a glamour puss.

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I never come away from a film thinking I nailed it.

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My feet are like something from another age - prehistoric and troll-like. I keep expecting them to talk, they have that much character.

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My parents have a strong work ethic, but their attitude to life, their philosophy, is: 'whatever makes you happy.'

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You always want your films to go as far as they can.

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You can't be a woman and not be a feminist, I don't think. If you care about the world and the world you exist in and your rights.

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You think that adulthood will hit and you'll suddenly be more capable. But that doesn't happen, ever, does it?

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