I don't for a second regret my closeness to them because they were wonderful, golden parents who gave me so much confidence. Miriam Margolyes More Quotes by Miriam Margolyes More Quotes From Miriam Margolyes I'm not really a practising Jew but I keep a kosher kitchen just to spite Hitler. Miriam Margolyes spitejewkitchen Life, if you're fat is a minefield--you have to pick your way, otherwise you blow up. Miriam Margolyes blowlifeway I know that I will go to my grave as Professor Sprout, whatever else I’ve done. Miriam Margolyes professorsgravesdone Sydney has taken my money, Melbourne has my respect, but Adelaide has taken my heart; I shall return. Miriam Margolyes sydneyrespectmoneyheart I don't have a very positive attitude towards rappers. Miriam Margolyes positive-attitudeattitudepositive My partner of 45 years is Australian, and a big part of her character is that marvellous quality of irony which Aussies possess. I relish their humour and sense of fairness. Miriam Margolyes partnerbigqualitycharacter While researching my ancestry I have unearthed many skeletons. It would seem that I come from a long line of ne'er-do-wells, especially on my mother's side. Miriam Margolyes sidecomemotherlong My vocabulary is vast and expert, and I don't think I overuse any word. Miriam Margolyes expertwordthinkvocabulary What most infuriates me is the cell phones. If I see someone texting during the show, I walk off the stage. Miriam Margolyes walksomeoneseeme I want a comfortable old age and to be looked after - I have arthritis - and money is a factor. Miriam Margolyes old-agemoneyagewant I think life is sweeter shared; and if anything were to happen to my partner, I would find it really hard without her because she's the perfect person for my life. Miriam Margolyes partnermy-lifethinklife I'm a silly little needy person sometimes, and I crouch in a room all alone and think of all the people that I wish were with me. Miriam Margolyes alonemesometimespeople The main fear about growing old as an actor is not losing the looks. I never had any to speak of, and what I had I've still got, but losing the memory is another matter. Miriam Margolyes memoryspeaklosingfear I've burnt my boats, and there they are - smouldering in public view. Miriam Margolyes boatsburntpublicview I can't recall a bad review - maybe I'm due one. But the worst thing would be if somebody said I was inaudible. Reach your audience's ears - only then can you reach their hearts. Miriam Margolyes yourbadyouworst Getting older is a hideous experience; I'm so glad I only have to do it once. But I've kept my mind, my career, my relationship, and I have enough money - I've been blessed. Miriam Margolyes experiencemoneyblessedrelationship Unfortunately, I don't know many black people. Miriam Margolyes unfortunatelyknowblackpeople People who were gay were pitied and ridiculed by my parents - they had no modern sense of people being allowed to be who they were. Miriam Margolyes parentsbeinggaypeople The curious thing is that I embraced homosexuality with as much joy and delight as I've embraced everything else in my life. Miriam Margolyes my-lifecuriousjoylife I think all actors get scared because we're frightened to disappoint. Miriam Margolyes i-thinkgetthinkscared
