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" I believe Jews are compassionate people because of what we've suffered. We must not put that suffering onto others. "
Miriam Margolyes
Believe
People
Suffering
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" It would be absurd to say I'm not British - you can hear it when I speak. "
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" I love political cartoons from the 19th century, and whenever I complete a piece of acting work that I'm particularly proud of, be it a film or play, I treat myself to a picture by caricaturist James Gillray. "
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" I may have a talent for acting, but I am incapable of doing anything else. "
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" I think life is sweeter shared; and if anything were to happen to my partner, I would find it really hard without her because she's the perfect person for my life. "
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" I've always felt that Donald Trump was a Dickensian character because he is so ridiculous. With his hair and his arrogance, he is certainly Dickensian in his absurdity. "
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" What most infuriates me is the cell phones. If I see someone texting during the show, I walk off the stage. "
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" I had a very good kiss from Bob Monkhouse once. I thought, 'If I was straight, I would go for Bob.' "
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" I've never been someone who is cast for having a lovely figure but for whatever qualities I could possibly bring to a role, so I'm still castable. "
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" The first piece of property that I bought was in Tuscany in 1973. "
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" My feeling is that the English are naturally anti-Semitic. "
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" The curious thing is that I embraced homosexuality with as much joy and delight as I've embraced everything else in my life. "
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" Sydney has taken my money, Melbourne has my respect, but Adelaide has taken my heart; I shall return. "
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" It's very hard to talk about Palestine to Jewish people - they see me as a betrayer. "
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Hard
" What's the difference between herpes and love? Herpes is forever. "
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" It's so important that people know there was a time before the NHS. It makes them appreciate it more. "
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Time
" As long as I am working, I am grateful and happy. "
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Working
" I studied English literature in university, and then I went straight into radio. "
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" While researching my ancestry I have unearthed many skeletons. It would seem that I come from a long line of ne'er-do-wells, especially on my mother's side. "
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" Old people have a much better time in India because they're respected. "
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" I wouldn't consider retiring to India: there are too many people, and it's difficult walking along the pavements. I'd love to spend two or three months a year there. "
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" I cannot accept violence. "
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Cannot
Violence
" I wish I had a million in the bank. I like round figures. I am a round figure. "
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Wish
Round
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" Although my parents both liked her, they just didn't approve of a same-sex relationship. Nowadays, people say that you must let children be what they are, but when I was growing up, the parents defined the child - and my parents had a definite vision of how they wanted me to be. "
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" I'm not a comedian, but I do make people laugh. I'm good at it. "
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" I can't recall a bad review - maybe I'm due one. But the worst thing would be if somebody said I was inaudible. Reach your audience's ears - only then can you reach their hearts. "
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" I'm a silly little needy person sometimes, and I crouch in a room all alone and think of all the people that I wish were with me. "
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" I really have fallen in love with myself. "
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" I have to keep working because, although I have land, I'm not cash rich and don't have the wealth of high-profile actresses - don't say I'm an 'actor.' That's a bit too modern. "
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" My partner of 45 years is Australian, and a big part of her character is that marvellous quality of irony which Aussies possess. I relish their humour and sense of fairness. "
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