Helen Mirren Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“I don't like the word 'strong,' because a strong character is never an interesting character. A character is made interesting by their vulnerabilities and their weaknesses.”

“People often ask me whether I prefer theater or film, and the answer is that I prefer the one I'm not doing: The grass is always greener.”

“The control and understanding of our personal fears is one of the most important undertakings of our lives.”

“You can't control how other people see you or think of you. But you have to be comfortable with that.”

“I drink just as much tea when I'm in Los Angeles as I do when I'm in London. I take my tea bags with me wherever I go.”

“People with Parkinson's are not some weird people on the edge of human experience.”

“Patience can be a good thing - but not necessarily. Sometimes it's not so bad to be impatient. I'm a little bit too polite.”

“I was never that kind of star. I was never cast because I was gorgeous.”

“I think of myself as being a bit of a wimp deep down - a bourgeois wimp - and I'm fighting that. I think all Brits are, maybe.”

“It was never my intention to marry anybody. Economics are basically the only reason to get married, but I'm very glad I did it.”