I understand what its like to come with your family, and to uproot yourself and come to another culture. You need a lot of support. People say, Shes got her daughter shes got her husband. Yeah, but she hasnt got anyone else. – Emma Thompson
But when I lose my temper, I find it difficult to forgive myself. I feel Ive failed. I can be calm in a crisis, in the face of death or things that hurt badly. I dont get hysterical, which may be masochistic of me. – Emma Thompson
One is a child when one has a child. No one says, You will never be the same again. Which is the truth! And were all supposed to be happy all the time. What is that about? – Emma Thompson
We need men and women to sit down and talk to each other about sex honestly and openly. That would help us fight Aids so immediately. But our lack of communication is hugely problematic. – Emma Thompson
When I go back to family reunions everybody goes, Hey cousin! Hey Auntie! And Im like, Okay I dont know you, I have no idea who you are. I am auntie and cousin for so many and even the ones in prison call me collect. And Ill be like, Which of my family members are giving you this phone number? – Sherri Shepherd