Too often, older women are seen as victims, but I know lots of formidable women who have marvellous jobs as well as a full erotic life, and children and friends and family. – 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
We all know now that people can look good for their age. It isnt so extraordinary, I dont know why people go on about it so much. – Francesca Annis
You have to be careful not to let your fear stop you doing things. Its very exciting to test yourself. – Francesca Annis
Im 65 and I guess that puts me in with the geriatrics. But if there were fifteen months in every year, Id only be 48. Thats the trouble with us. We number everything. Take women, for example. I think they deserve to have more than twelve years between the ages of 28 and 40. – James Thurber