Judi Dench and Ian McKellen taught me how to work hard and respect the theatre. – Francesca Annis
The wonderful thing about acting is you move along with your decade. The older you get, the more interesting the parts you get to play and you bring more of your personal experience to the part. – Francesca Annis
The minute anyones getting anxious I say, You must eat and you must sleep. Theyre the two vital elements for a healthy life. – Francesca Annis
I have yet to see a drama that puts forward women who are successful and also have a family… they are nearly always seen as victims. – Francesca Annis
As a politician, you have to deal with someone wanting you to fail every day. I think I prefer being in a situation where generally people are rooting for me, and if they arent rooting for me, they arent out there to see my downfall. I respect the people who have the stomach for it. – John Legend