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" 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. "

Miriam Margolyes

Fear

Window

Time

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" I don't for a second regret my closeness to them because they were wonderful, golden parents who gave me so much confidence. "

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Regret

Parents

" I've been very lucky - I've worked consistently, and I haven't had to kiss a lot of people on stage. "

" Mummy was absolutely the rock in my life. It was not that I didn't love my father; he was such a quiet man, and she was not. She was the most vivid person I have ever known. She was accomplished and brave and fearless. She used to say to me, 'I want you to be able to talk to anyone about anything.' "

" Adelaide's charms are compelling. It's not a huge place; the size is manageable, the traffic absurdly light. "

" 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. "

" I'm not a comedian, but I do make people laugh. I'm good at it. "

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

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Never

Devil

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

" I believe Jews are compassionate people because of what we've suffered. We must not put that suffering onto others. "

" The main fear about growing old as an actor is not losing the looks. I never had any to speak of, and what I had I've still got, but losing the memory is another matter. "

" What's the difference between herpes and love? Herpes is forever. "

" Where I think the American actor is slightly at a disadvantage is in vocal technique. I don't think that words are their friend in the same way that English actors are used to using words: understanding about consonance and how to shade a vowel to show emotional color. "

" 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. "

" My home in Adelaide was the Adina Hotel. "

Miriam Margolyes

Hotel

Home

" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" What most infuriates me is the cell phones. If I see someone texting during the show, I walk off the stage. "

" The curious thing is that I embraced homosexuality with as much joy and delight as I've embraced everything else in my life. "

" I am stopped in the street by kids and Harry Potter fans all the time. "

Miriam Margolyes

I Am

Fans

" 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. "

" I may have a talent for acting, but I am incapable of doing anything else. "

" I have a class prejudice - against the upper class, which is foolish. "

" I cannot accept violence. "

Miriam Margolyes

Cannot

Violence

" I want to explore the range of emotions it is possible to feel. "

" 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. "

" In terms of my development as an artist, playing Professor Sprout wasn't all that important because she is well within my capabilities as an actress. But in terms of marketability, it made an enormous difference. "

" I've burnt my boats, and there they are - smouldering in public view. "