Glenda Jackson

“If I am a legend, then why am I so lonely?”

“The important thing is to be there, to be open-minded, to be able to jump in and do something you haven't done before.”

“Acting is not about dressing up. It's about exploring the human soul.”

“I think the theatre is as essential to civilization as safe, pure water.”

“Women who are in positions of power are not exempt from the societal pressures that are placed on women.”

“I'm not a party person. I'm a professional.”

“I am not a star. I am an actress.”

“The one thing I've learned is that you can't please everyone.”

“Politics is about the improvement of people's lives. It's about advancing the cause of humanity.”

“The two things that matter to me are the people I love and the work I do.”

“I have no regrets, none. I've had a great life.”

“I think the great thing about acting is that it's a collaborative art form.”

“When I'm working, I'm not a woman. I'm a person.”

“My father said I was a rebellious child, but I thought I was just being myself.”

“You can't be a proper actor without a sense of humour.”