Thinking back, I don't know how I had the courage. That's one of the unkindest things nature does; it takes away your courage. - Wendy Hiller

I sometimes think to myself, in the middle of doing G.B.S., What on Earth am I doing? It's not like acting another writer's words.

I was afraid that if I went to Hollywood, I might be faced with the danger of being built up into a player who always features in the same kind of roles.

Oh, I think a little posterity must always be nice, After I'm dead I'll probably be a cult and they'll have entire seasons of me at the National Film Theatre. Thank God I won't have to watch them all.