“My parents have a strong work ethic, but their attitude to life, their philosophy, is: 'whatever makes you happy.” PhilosophyStrongParentAttitudeEthicsWork EthicMake You HappyStrong Work Ethic Author:Sally Hawkins
“Comedy was why I got into acting the first place. Peter Sellers was a huge influence on my wanting to act. I grew up with him and found him hysterical. The Pink Panther films were an inspiration, from my earliest childhood days, when I was watching them with my brother and my dad.” FirstsInspirationFilmFoundActingComedyInfluenceChildhoodBrotherHugeGrewDadGrew UpMy DadMy BrotherPeterSellersHystericalPanthersPink Panther Author:Sally Hawkins
“A different script calls for different things. It always takes me a long time to get to know the part, and know the logic behind the words. I have to be with the script for quite a long time before things start to fall into place, before they become part of the character.” KnowsLongDifferentCharacterFallBehindsLong TimeLogicScriptsDifferent ThingsTake MeFall Into Place Author:Sally Hawkins
“Characters that are not the norm or a bit out of the ordinary are always a challenge as an actress. You learn more by using different tools for those type of characters. They are always much more fun to play and much more interesting. They take you places that you wouldn't necessarily go in your everyday life.” DifferentPlayCharacterFunBitsChallengesInterestingTypeOrdinaryToolsEverydayActressesEveryday LifeNorm Author:Sally Hawkins
“I first started acting in primary school, just doing little plays. And from the moment I began, something just went 'click' inside me. Suddenly I wasn't shy anymore. Instead I felt confident and happy. I can remember the enormous sense of relief it gave me. I loved the feeling of making people laugh.” PeopleFirstsLittlesI CanPlayMomentsFeelingsSchoolRememberFeltActingLaughingEnormousPrimariesReliefShyMaking People LaughClicksPrimary School Author:Sally Hawkins
“I grew up with 'Jane Eyre,' reading it at school, and it's one of those, I think, for a lot of women, a lot of girls, it's the iconic story and so many girls relate to Jane Eyre and her character.” ThinkingCharacterStoriesSchoolGirlReadingGrewGrew UpRelateJaneIconic Author:Sally Hawkins
“I loved working with kids, and kids are the most incredibly discerning audience. And if they don't believe you, they will tell you and let you know. I mean, kids is where it's at, really.” IfsKnowsBelieveMeanKidsAudienceDon't BelieveDiscerning Author:Sally Hawkins
“I think it's nice for women to try to be sexy for their man.” ThinkingMenTryingNiceSexy Author:Salma Hayek