It feels like a rash. It suddenly seems like I've got a contagion of diseases, I mean awards. But it's nice, it's a nice feeling. It's so weird, because I'm only 46. A lifetime Achievement award... it feels like 'I'm not over yet'. I hope they're not trying to say it's time to stop. I'm only just getting the gist of it.
Helena Bonham CarterWhen I was young I had so many inferiority complexes. I had an inferiority complex because I didnโt go to university. I had an inferiority complex because I didnโt train. Then it gets tiring. And you do get bored of it.
Helena Bonham CarterI also get fed up with the fact that casting agents and directors have this impression of me as being frail and petite. I find it very patronizing. I'm quite beefy and strong. I was a gymnast in school and I have lots of muscles.
Helena Bonham CarterI just thought Iโd never look good in what everybody else wore. So thereโs no point trying. You just have to do what suits you, and it doesnโt matter if you donโt look like everybody else. Be you. Thatโs our gift and weโve got to celebrate that, but it does take ages. I was wracked with self-doubt for years. I get spasms of it even now โ Iโm not indelibly self-confident.
Helena Bonham Carter