Joan Hickson Quotes

Quotations and aphorisms by Joan Hickson:

I was lucky not to have been born pretty.
~Joan Hickson


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https://openquotes.github.io/authors/joan-hickson-quotes/#a33498be

Retirement is fatal. Luckily, in my profession, you don't have to retire.
~Joan Hickson


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https://openquotes.github.io/authors/joan-hickson-quotes/#1144a128

I watch these old films in black and white, and suddenly the door opens, and there I am. The other day, I was wearing the most awful hat.
~Joan Hickson


Link:
https://openquotes.github.io/authors/joan-hickson-quotes/#348125e5

I wasn't beautiful, so there were plenty of character roles. I never did any Shakespeare, I'm far too superficial for that. I just act instinctively.
~Joan Hickson


Link:
https://openquotes.github.io/authors/joan-hickson-quotes/#112388e8

I have never been a star; I'm just an old character bag.
~Joan Hickson


Link:
https://openquotes.github.io/authors/joan-hickson-quotes/#f8436eef

I thought I was the wrong shape: that Miss Marple would be much fluffier than me, much more wearing shawls and things. But I was persuaded, and now, well - I can only do it my way.
~Joan Hickson


Link:
https://openquotes.github.io/authors/joan-hickson-quotes/#95019213

I love getting back to Wivenhoe. I get out of my wig, bustle and costume in three minutes flat at the end of the play before jumping into a taxi outside the theater and catching the train home.
~Joan Hickson


Link:
https://openquotes.github.io/authors/joan-hickson-quotes/#40500bf8

Miss Marple believes in justice and has very high standards. There is nothing you could say or do that would shock her.
~Joan Hickson


Link:
https://openquotes.github.io/authors/joan-hickson-quotes/#19c6287c

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