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" I know that a lot of my life is spent thinking about crisps and eating crisps and hating myself for eating crisps. It's just not worth it. Or it wouldn't be if crisps weren't so delicious. "

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" Being in Australia makes me happy. My partner is Australian, and my home is in Australia, and it's ridiculous not to be Australian - it's a logical step to take. "

Miriam Margolyes

Happy

Step

" There's a strong melancholic streak in me. "

Miriam Margolyes

Strong

Streak

" With television, attention spans have been shortened. It's something we have to fight against: the dumbing down of the audience. To be part of an audience is a privilege. To be with the people on stage, to let them reach you. If you're doing a million other things, they won't reach you. "

" 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. "

" I don't understand why gay people are so anxious to get married. "

" I want people to be open to the idea of sitting down and reading a Dickens book. They will also have a great time. "

" It's shameful to admit, but it's been a bit of a lifelong affair, and I do now feel I'm as good as it gets. I'm honourable, kind, friendly, warm, intelligent, generous, and I've got a good sense of humour. "

" The American actor is much more used to being physically relaxed and using their bodies better, and English actors are a little bit unrelaxed, but they're better at vocal technique. "

Miriam Margolyes

Used

Actor

" Glenda Jackson called me an amateur in 1976 when we were in a play, 'The White Devil.' I've never forgiven her. "

Miriam Margolyes

Never

Devil

" One of the worst things about ageing is the waning of your physical powers. I live in a house with 64 stairs, and I cannot run up and down them any more; my knee has conked out. "

" I am not the sort of person who divests myself of everything that came before I came to Australia. I want to take all the knowledge and experiences I gained when I was in England and put it at the service of Australia because I have to bring something to Australia - not just money but myself. "

" It's so important that people know there was a time before the NHS. It makes them appreciate it more. "

" Sydney has taken my money, Melbourne has my respect, but Adelaide has taken my heart; I shall return. "

" I'd have thought my particular brand of quirkiness, combined with sharp intelligence and a fine voice, would have yielded more. But it hasn't. Yet! "

" 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. "

" I don't think people realise how important it is to have your blood pressure checked. Stroke is so sudden, so catastrophic. "

" I do say things possibly other people don't say. So I shouldn't be too surprised when they are picked up. "

" Old people have a much better time in India because they're respected. "

" 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. "

Miriam Margolyes

Silly

Wish

" I was waiting for a train at Waverley Station in Edinburgh. My knee was hurting, so I asked a young man for his seat. He replied, 'There's one over there'. I said, 'Please', and when he refused I poured my water over him. "

" Anti-Semitism is a rotten thing. It's an ignorant, stupid, horrible thing. As is anti-Muslim feeling. They have to be together. "

" That's one reason India is an attractive proposition for retiring. Servants are much more reasonable than in England. It's not exploitation so long as you pay a proper salary. "

" It's really hard being old - it's horrible. "

" I still miss my parents every day; I adored them. And when you have no children, friends are even more important to you. "

" It makes me very sad. Everyone's afraid of each other - Jews are afraid of Palestinians, Palestinians are afraid of Jews. Everywhere I see fear, not understanding. Reason went out of the window a long time ago. "

" I used to get into bed with my mother every morning, almost until she died, and talk about everything. She was my closest confidante always. I had no secrets from her. "

" 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. "

Miriam Margolyes

Arrogance

Character

" Getting older is a hideous experience; I'm so glad I only have to do it once. But I've kept my mind, my career, my relationship, and I have enough money - I've been blessed. "

" 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. "

" My feeling is that the English are naturally anti-Semitic. "