Sophie Thompson Quotes

Sophie Thompson

English Actress

Born: Jan 20, 1962

Funny Like Might People Think You

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As an actor you get categorized by other people, but it's not like I arrange myself into comedy mode or serious mode. If it's good writing you just have to play it true - if it's funny, it's funny. But obviously you don't want it to be amusing if you're playing Hedda Gabler! Sophie Thompson

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Martin Sheen is my pinup! And Allison Janney, oh my God. They're brilliant actors. Sophie Thompson

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I haven't played Hedda Gabler yet, but maybe if I did I might find the funny bits. Sophie Thompson

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I like to sing along to Annie Lennox and pretend to be as sassy as her. Sophie Thompson

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I think I always wanted to be an actor - sounds a bit boring, doesn't it? And I pretended once that I wanted to be a vet because one of the teachers asked me and saying you want to be an actor sounds a little bit silly. And I do still feel a bit silly saying it. You feel a bit fraudulent. Sophie Thompson

Awards are always a pleasant surprise. They are the candy-floss parts of our job - a lovely added extra to attract people's attention. The bottom line is that you want to sell tickets. Sophie Thompson

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