I've always loved painting, although I never show anyone what I've done. Mainly because I don't do it well. But it's like a form of visual diary for me. A way of fixing things in my mind.
More Quotes by Judi Dench
I think you should take your job seriously, but not yourself - that is the best combination.
It is true that there are few plays of Shakespeare that I haven't done.
Actually, what I miss are people corpsing on stage.
In the theatre you can change things ever so slightly; it's an organic thing. Whereas in film you only have that chance on the day, and you have no control over it at all.
Work certainly does help fill a void.
Since Michael died I think I've worked constantly. Friends and colleagues are very sustaining. They're the people who get you through it... It's no good to be on your own.