I had a great start in television; the first thing I did was an episode of Performance called The Entertainer with Michael Gambon playing Archie Rice.
Helen McCroryI've often sat down with people talking about a film I've been in, and they haven't realized I was in it.
Helen McCroryI was lucky to learn early in life that you need money for food and shelter, but there's no ambition in having money in the bank for the sake of it!
Helen McCroryI feel as though my life is bathed in golden sunlight. And the really wonderful thing is that I know it.
Helen McCroryPeople who are exceptionally intelligent are often lonely because there are few people as intelligent as them. I have two little children and everyone says: 'I hope they're doing well in school. I hope they're bright.' And I think: why would anyone want their children to be the brightest? Academia is a lonely world.
Helen McCrory