Helen Mirren

“Humor in a relationship is so important. Many women will say that. Some say, 'If they can make you laugh, it's the sexiest thing on earth.'”

“I believe kids shouldn't be taught Shakespeare. They should experience it first by seeing a great production.”

“The role of women has always been undervalued in the spy world, always undermined in terms of recognition. Unfairly so. It's a world that needs women.”

“I'm not strong-willed, actually. I'm a complete pushover. I love to be told what to do.”

“I have done film, television and theatre - all at a pretty substantial level - I don't think it's possible for American actors to do that.”

“I'm terrified of learning lines, and I've always been terrified that I won't learn them.”

“The trick in life is learning how to deal with it.”

“I don't get to play the same role over and over in different movies. The roles that I get to play are quite varied, which is great.”

“I remember thinking, when I was in my early 30s, that this is the best age to be, and I still believe your 30s are a wonderful time.”