I've burnt my boats, and there they are - smouldering in public view. 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 spite jew kitchen Life, if you're fat is a minefield--you have to pick your way, otherwise you blow up. Miriam Margolyes blow life way I know that I will go to my grave as Professor Sprout, whatever else I’ve done. Miriam Margolyes professors graves done Sydney has taken my money, Melbourne has my respect, but Adelaide has taken my heart; I shall return. Miriam Margolyes sydney respect money heart I don't have a very positive attitude towards rappers. Miriam Margolyes positive-attitude attitude positive 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 partner big quality character 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 side come mother long My vocabulary is vast and expert, and I don't think I overuse any word. Miriam Margolyes expert word think vocabulary What most infuriates me is the cell phones. If I see someone texting during the show, I walk off the stage. Miriam Margolyes walk someone see me I want a comfortable old age and to be looked after - I have arthritis - and money is a factor. Miriam Margolyes old-age money age want 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 parents me confidence regret 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 partner my-life think life 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 alone me sometimes people 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 memory speak losing fear 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 your bad you worst 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 experience money blessed relationship Unfortunately, I don't know many black people. Miriam Margolyes unfortunately know black people 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 parents being gay people 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-life curious joy life I think all actors get scared because we're frightened to disappoint. Miriam Margolyes i-think get think scared
