The repetition of the theatre means you've got the time to get deeply inside the person you're playing. Sophie Okonedo More Quotes by Sophie Okonedo More Quotes From Sophie Okonedo I've told lots of lies in my life. I try not to lie, but I still do. It's very difficult to get to 37 and not be ashamed of something you've done. But I think your life is easier, ultimately, if you're honest. Sophie Okonedo lie my-life you life There's nothing worse than actors spouting about what they think. Sophie Okonedo worse about nothing think I love the industry I'm in, and it's been really generous to me. Sophie Okonedo been me industry love I am rather partial to Shakespeare, though I haven't done loads. But when it's done right, there's nothing like it. There are layers upon layers upon layers, and you unpack new things constantly. I don't know how he knew so many things - about the world, about women, about human nature, life, death, our fears and hopes. Sophie Okonedo women nature life death Anyone can play anyone in Shakespeare. I don't think there are limits. Sophie Okonedo shakespeare think limits play I love being a punter. Sophie Okonedo i-love being love To get an award for something you are having a ball doing is a real buzz. Sophie Okonedo award doing you real I listen much better when I'm acting than I do in real life. Sophie Okonedo listen better real life