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Imelda Staunton

Imelda Mary Philomena Bernadette Staunton, CBE (born 9 January 1956) is an English stage and screen actress. After training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Staunton began her career in repertory theatre in the 1970s before appearing in seasons at various theatres in the UK.

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At the time of Woodstock, I was just 13, but I used to see these exotic hippy creatures and I did look on with envy. How could you not? In an ideal world, I would have loved to have been a hippy - but I might have been a bit strait-laced. It was my fantasy.

Envy, Exotic, Fantasy, Looks, Used

Chaotic people often have chaotic lives, and I think they create that. But if you try and have an inner peace and a positive attitude, I think you attract that.

Attitude, Inspiring, People, Positive

The one good thing is that I get a lot more good scripts coming through my letterbox. 'Vera Drake' raised my profile in one way, and then 'Harry Potter' in another.

Drake, Good, Potters, Raised, Scripts, Way

Looking back, there is nothing wrong with that peace, love and equality that the hippies espoused. In many ways, we have regressed because they were into organic food, back to nature, make love not war, be good to all men, share and share alike - which is what many are talking about now.

Alike, Hippie, Men, Organic, War

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

London, Rep, Theatre, Worked, Years

Her death has had a huge effect on me. It felt like a big hole appeared on my left side - apparently your left side is your mother - which I thought could never be filled. Now I think what you have to do is fill it with yourself because your mother is part of you. I'm easing into that space, using it and being comforted by it.

Appeared, Mother, Part, Space, Think, Thinking

Children should always be brave and do something about bullying. Its not okay to stand by and let it happen. Bullies thrive off secrecy. Children should tell someone if they see someone being bullied.

Brave, Bullies, Bullying, Children, Tell

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

Against, Award Ceremonies, Awards, Ceremony, Mates

I don't feel the need for religion. But I went on a yoga retreat last year and I do believe slightly in the karma thing and just being good and true unto yourself. And I slightly believe that you can attract good and bad to you.

Believe, Karma, Thing, True, Year, Yoga

I adore Bette Davis and Vivien Leigh, but more because they were good actresses. That’s what makes me interested in them, that they didn’t present themselves as idols; they were just doing their jobs.

Actresses, Adore, Bette, Idols, Jobs, Leigh

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

Can Do, Enough, Good, Good Enough

I was brought up a Catholic, so I take no pleasure in guilt.

Brought, Catholic, Guilt, Pleasure, Take

I've always liked new writing.

Liked, Writing