The control and understanding of our personal fears is one of the most important undertakings of our lives.
Helen MirrenI 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.
Helen MirrenI used to look out the window of my bedroom as a kid, and there were these stars that, in my mind, made a big "A" in the sky. I thought my destiny was to go there.
Helen MirrenI was never a left-winger, actually. I was a pretend left-winger because it was more interesting than being a right-winger.
Helen MirrenI'd like to see a much more open Monarchy, myself. I used to think they were completely useless and we should get rid of them. I don't necessarily feel that way anymore. I'm still ambivalent, I still loathe the British class system, and the Royal family are the apex of the British class system.
Helen Mirren