We don't want bores in the theatre. We don't want standardised acting, standard actors with standard-shaped legs. Acting needs everybody, cripples, dwarfs and people with noses so long. Give us something that is different.

[When asked if she had ever considered divorcing Sir Lewis Casson:] Divorce? Never. But murder often!

I was brought up in a clergyman's household so I am a first-class liar.

I want Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D played at my funeral. If it isn't I shall jolly well want to know why.

I think we all have the germ of every other person inside of us.

It's only people who are hysterical who can play hysterical parts.

We don't want bores in the theatre. We don't want standardised acting, standard actors with standard-shaped legs. Acting needs everybody, cripples, dwarfs and people with noses so long. Give us something that is different.