I do think it’s well over-time to have a female Doctor Who. I think a gay, black female Doctor Who would be the best of all. Helen Mirren Read Quote
At the time of the Silver Jubilee, I was a grumpy anti-monarchist. I didn’t celebrate and was appalled by the celebrations. In my idiocy, I missed out! I feel completely differently now compared with that time. Helen Mirren Read Quote
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. Helen Mirren Read Quote
I remember thinking, when I was in my early 30s, that this is the best age to be, and I still believe your 30s are a wonderful time. Helen Mirren Read Quote
The most important thing is to bring people with Parkinson’s into our world and for the public to have a real understanding of it, as they’re beginning to have with autism. Helen Mirren Read Quote
Wherever I am in the world, if I get free time when I’m filming I always hire a car, take to the road, drive for miles and explore. Helen Mirren Read Quote
I am British. I love Britain for all its faults and all its virtues. My husband is American and I am largely based in Los Angeles, but whenever someone asks me where home is, I automatically say ‘London.’ Helen Mirren Read Quote
I believe kids shouldn’t be taught Shakespeare. They should experience it first by seeing a great production. Helen Mirren Read Quote
I resent having witnessed the survival of some very mediocre male actors and the professional demise of the very brilliant female ones. Helen Mirren Read Quote
When I came into the acting profession, it was quite hierarchical. You didn’t sit at the same table as the leading actor. Sir Laurence Olivier, Sir John Gielgud… these were very, very intimidating and powerful people. Helen Mirren Read Quote
