Quotes from Miriam Margolyes

Home is wherever I hang my hat.

I don't like class distinction, and there is far too much of that in England.

I really have fallen in love with myself.

People seem comfortable with me. And maybe that's got a lot to do with shows like Graham Norton. You just tell it like it is on those programs.

The first piece of property that I bought was in Tuscany in 1973.

I wish I had a million in the bank. I like round figures. I am a round figure.

What's the difference between herpes and love? Herpes is forever.

I think all actors get scared because we're frightened to disappoint.

It makes me very sad. Everyone's afraid of each other - Jews are afraid of Palestinians, Palestinians are afraid of Jews. Everywhere I see fear, not understanding. Reason went out of the window a long time ago.

What most infuriates me is the cell phones. If I see someone texting during the show, I walk off the stage.

I've never been someone who is cast for having a lovely figure but for whatever qualities I could possibly bring to a role, so I'm still castable.

I am not the sort of person who divests myself of everything that came before I came to Australia. I want to take all the knowledge and experiences I gained when I was in England and put it at the service of Australia because I have to bring something to Australia - not just money but myself.

I don't understand why gay people are so anxious to get married.

I should have got thin, but I eat too much. I hate the word 'moderation.'

As long as I am working, I am grateful and happy.

I want people to be open to the idea of sitting down and reading a Dickens book. They will also have a great time.

The main fear about growing old as an actor is not losing the looks. I never had any to speak of, and what I had I've still got, but losing the memory is another matter.

That's one reason India is an attractive proposition for retiring. Servants are much more reasonable than in England. It's not exploitation so long as you pay a proper salary.

I have to keep working because, although I have land, I'm not cash rich and don't have the wealth of high-profile actresses - don't say I'm an 'actor.' That's a bit too modern.

I don't for a second regret my closeness to them because they were wonderful, golden parents who gave me so much confidence.

I very much regret that I haven't been taken more seriously. I would love to have been at the National or the RSC.

Getting older is a hideous experience; I'm so glad I only have to do it once. But I've kept my mind, my career, my relationship, and I have enough money - I've been blessed.

My father was a doctor, so I thought I was going to be a doctor, too, but I couldn't do maths; I couldn't do science. I was hopeless at chemistry.

It's really hard being old - it's horrible.