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Celia Imrie Quote

“Pat Phoenix kept that amazing sassy look. I always wonder, was that because she was thrilled with that look, and thought it looked marvellous, or was it because she was too scared to change it? It's a double thing. Security and insecurity.”

— Celia Imrie

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I was never a pretty girl, so I wasn't the one to get the boy. I used to cast myself as a good sport. Sometimes I wonder if I do that too much with roles I play, because if I'm absolutely truthful, I quite like being the best friend, or the supporting role, and actually I ought to gear-change and make myself the leading role.

— Celia Imrie

Friendship

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A 'naughty pickle' is how I'd best describe myself. I think fun and laughter is the whole point of life.

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Life

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Anorexia taught me to love life and to realise that starving yourself to death is a bloody waste of time. It's awful, and it hurts so many people around you. It's a terribly selfish thing to do.

— Celia Imrie

Love

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Anorexia is an awful thing, but you get yourself into it, and only you can get yourself out of it.

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Wisdom

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I would do nearly anything for a laugh, to tell the truth. And I'm a particular favourite with young men with earrings.

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Truth

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If I look back, my mother was always out. I can remember the perfume and her scarlet chiffon dress and crystal beads, going to a party. She used to play her violin at restaurants later on in life and at old people's homes. She loved the races, which she used to take me to as a child: our carpets were bought with her winnings. Loved her chickens.

— Celia Imrie

Life

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