"Roman's wife Sharon Tate had been murdered by Charles Manson the year before, but Roman had been thr..." — Francesca Annis

The first thing you have to do is accept that decay sets in and there's nothing you can do about it.

Judi Dench and Ian McKellen taught me how to work hard and respect the theatre.

I'm one of the great unemployed looking for the next job. I'm waiting for the right offer. Like anyone, I want something that turns me on inside.

I'm often asked if I regret not going to Hollywood. I'm glad I didn't go, because if I had I wouldn't have my extended family, which is the fabric of my life. Only recently have I realised how special and unusual it is.