I think behind closed doors people behave differently no matter what period we're looking at, because people have to stand up straight in public but can slouch behind closed doors - can you imagine wearing those corsets?
Brenda BlethynEveryone the world over talks about British actors and British talent and I think thats because we were trained - until now - in theatre.
Brenda BlethynI always considered myself very successful even before the success of Secrets and Lies.
Brenda BlethynI've made six films since I made Secrets and Lies but I still live in London and I'd love to do theater.
Brenda BlethynIn fact at home I sometimes like to be quiet and hear the sounds of the world outside.
Brenda BlethynEven if I hadn't have been nominated for an Oscar, to have won the Golden Glove was just fantastic.
Brenda BlethynI hate that people think going to the theatre is a special occasion. I wish people would treat it as normally as going to the cinema.
Brenda BlethynI've done a lot of costume drama and theatre - the National Theatre and In fact, most of my work at the theatre, at the National Theatre anyway, was period.
Brenda BlethynPeople say to me that I cant be nervous because Ive had such a wealth of experience, but I tell them that I have never done this particular part before.
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