I think everybody who was in it thought they were all going to be Eartha Kitt or be big stars. That didn't happen, but it was a wake-up call to have one's first professional job on Broadway, I must say.
Maggie SmithMy career is chequered. Then I think I got pigeon-holed in humour; Shakespeare is not my thing.
Maggie SmithWhich is strange - I've always thought of myself as someone who writes out of difficulty. And I did do that, but I came out on the side of light more often than not.
Maggie SmithWe can't escape the shadow, so the best thing we can do is notice the light and be open to it.
Maggie SmithI'm just glad to get any role... the fact that they're all 90 is neither here nor there! Actually, it was Hook that started it. I think it was Peggy Ashcroft who couldn't do the part and somebody was asked how old was I and would I be able to do the part, and the person replied "92" very quickly. And so I've been stuck ever since! But I'm actually very grateful.
Maggie Smith