Penelope Wilton quotes

Penelope Wilton is an acclaimed English actress recognized for her work in theatre, film, and television. Audiences know her for roles in productions such as "Downton Abbey," "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel," and "Ever Decreasing Circles." She continues to impress with her versatility and depth in a wide range of performances. Here are 19 of her quotes:

You can't look at people being crucified. Even if you know it is just pretend. (Penelope Wilton)
Some people will never change. View quote
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The trouble with anyone when they're unhappy or in a relationship they recognize is not working but don't know what to do about is that they can't see farther out than that. If the relationship is not working, if what was there isn't there anymore, you have to do something about it. View quote
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It's true, I've become one of those grumpy older women. View quote
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I am drawn to characters that go on journeys, characters that are real people, that have life. View quote
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Mostly in life people are trying not to have emotions. View quote
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I love the drive from York to Whitby over the moors - one of the great journeys, in my book. View quote
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I have spent my whole life educating myself. View quote
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Acting attracts shy people and show-offs. View quote
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I don't really care any longer what other people think. View quote
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You need to keep on doing things you have never done before in your career. You have to have a go. (Penelope Wilton)
I don't tell everyone my life history because if everyone knows your inside-leg measurement, how can you surprise them? View quote
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You don't go to a comedy and try to laugh. You laugh in spite of yourself. You don't just come on stage and cry. Something has pushed you to cry. View quote
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I've learnt to listen. I don't think I always did listen. View quote
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When you play someone who is an iconic figure you can't go into it lightly. View quote
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I've had very close relationships with some twentieth-century writers. View quote
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I've never lost a grown-up child, but I have known loss. View quote
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In my life, I've had estates in Russia, houses in Spain, in Norway, in the deep south of America. View quote
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People in distress behave in a stressful way. They aren't all sweetness and light. They don't behave well when they are unhappy. That's just what I've observed. View quote
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Penelope Wilton

Penelope Wilton - Image
Photo: Frankie Fouganthin, CC BY-SA 3.0
Occupation: English Actress
Born: June 3, 1946
Quotes count: 19