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I was never a left-winger, actually. I was a pretend left-winger because it was more interesting than being a right-winger.

From Helen Mirren

I resent having witnessed the survival of some very mediocre male actors and the professional demise of the very brilliant female ones.

From Helen Mirren

Girls go out together to see a chick flick or something. I loathe, I hate, chick flicks.

From Helen Mirren

The whole 'R' rating depends on a strange sort of fantasy land where all adults are responsible people, and children only ever go to the cinema with their parents.

From Helen Mirren

Painters hate having to explain what their work is about. They always say, 'It's whatever you want it to be' - because I think that's their intention, to connect with each person's subconscious, and not to try and dictate.

From Helen Mirren

I love photography, and I love the art of photography.

From Helen Mirren

I still suffer terribly from stage fright. I get sick with fear. Not every night, but at the beginning and on occasion - not necessarily when I'm expecting it. You just have to cope with it - take it on the chin and work through it, trying to use the adrenalin to perform.

From Helen Mirren