21 Sheridan Smith Quotes for You to Enjoy

Sheridan Smith

English Actress

Born: Jun 25, 1981

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When I saw 'Legally Blonde' on Broadway, I rang my agent and said 'I want to be seen for this,' but the rest weren't big choices, really. 'Hedda Gabler' was a phone call offering it to me, and as I've said before quite embarrassingly, I didn't know the play, so I didn't sit there thinking 'I would now like to tackle Ibsen.' Sheridan Smith

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I'm such a weirdo. I'm animal-mad, so my ideal date would probably be something involving going to see animals. Sheridan Smith

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I'm always wearing Spanx, eating ice cream and feeling a bit lonely. Sheridan Smith

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Appearing in 'Legally Blonde' has helped me find my inner girl, although at the beginning the director was constantly telling me off for sitting like a boy, with my legs apart, while wearing a cocktail dress and heels! Sheridan Smith

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I'm really grateful to my parents for having the confidence in me to let me go. I was terrified I might have to slink back to the village with my tail between my legs, and treated every job as though it were my last - I still do - but fortunately, I got work and things seemed to slot into place. Sheridan Smith

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I've been so lucky with the people I've worked with, but I'm such a fan girl. When I moved to London at 16, I saw a man from a Dulux advert on the bus, and I asked for his autograph. I was so excited; you can imagine what I'm like now - I really need to control myself. Sheridan Smith

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I'm grateful to be working. The most exciting thing for me is that I never get bored - I've done comedy, drama, musical theatre and now Shakespeare. Sheridan Smith

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When a woman gets to 30, you ask her about having kids. I don't mind - all my friends are settled with kids, so I can understand people asking, and I even get it from relatives, but I'd be a fool to miss these work opportunities. And there's no time limit. One day I'll find my prince, but at the minute, I'm enjoying kissing a few frogs. Sheridan Smith

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I swore on screen when I got the Olivier for 'Legally Blonde,' I was so surprised. Awards where the public vote mean a lot. I'm a big Twitter fan and like talking to people who support me. Sheridan Smith

Every girl wants to play Bridget Jones. Sheridan Smith

Girl Every Wants Bridget Jones Play

I don't mind being unlikely. I'd rather that than be predictable. Sheridan Smith

Mind Unlikely Rather Than Being Predictable

On my first TV job I didn't have a clue. They'd tell me to hit my mark and I had no idea what they meant. You just pick it up. And ultimately, all it's really about is pretending to be someone else. Sheridan Smith

You're used to having a camera in your face when you're playing a character - it's like having a mask on. But when you have to be you, you're so worried you'll make an idiot of yourself. Acting is a kind of escapism. Sheridan Smith

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A lot of young girls who came to see me in 'Legally Blonde' have come to see 'Hedda,' and they hadn't heard of the play either, just like I was before I did it! If I can bring a younger generation to see an Ibsen play; that's just brilliant. Sheridan Smith

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I suffer a lot with nerves and stage fright. Sheridan Smith

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My brother is the lead singer of The Torn, and my parents are in a country duo. Sheridan Smith

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I've got mates who have got married through meeting on Internet dating sites, so it really can work out - even if sometimes it does go disastrously wrong. Sheridan Smith

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