Agents and producers have to get you into a box to accommodate their limited imaginations.
Imelda Staunton

I worked in rep for six years, then I came to London and to the National Theatre. What's better than that?
Imelda Staunton

I've always liked new writing.
Imelda Staunton

If you're at an award ceremony, you're against your mates.
Imelda Staunton

Look at Judi Dench, who's brilliant in whatever bloody job she does.
Imelda Staunton

You can only do your best. That's all you can do. And if it isn't good enough, it isn't good enough.
Imelda Staunton