Susan Hampshire Quotes

United Kingdom, Actress
May 12, 1937

Susan, Lady Kulukundis, CBE, known professionally as Susan Hampshire, is an English actress, known for her many television and film roles. A three-time Emmy Award winner, she won for The Forsyte Saga in 1970, The First Churchills in 1971, and for Vanity Fair in 1973. Her other television credits include The Pallisers (1974), The Grand (1997–98), and Monarch of the Glen (2000–05).

We are keeping healthier and living longer and I am a good example of someone who is in the Age Concern bracket but is still working and keeping active.

Susan Hampshire
- Age
- Working
- Active
Some people can only be happy being a star. What happens if and when the work dries up?

Susan Hampshire
- Happy
- Star
- Happen

We do not get to this age to be written off. Older people can act as a support system, which is what happens more in Mediterranean countries. People become much wiser as they get older and we should value that.

Susan Hampshire
- Value
- Wiser
- Get Older
Television has been very kind to me, I will never knock any opportunities they give me. I've had some wonderful parts and can never be grateful enough. I've always loved doing theatre, I find it tremendously exciting. I haven't done many films but those I have done, I have loved.

Susan Hampshire
I do a lot of work with the Dyslexia Institute because, for people with dyslexia who do not have parental support, it is a huge disadvantage. I was fortunate because my Mum was a teacher and she taught me to work hard.

Susan Hampshire
- Work
- Support
- Dyslexia
When Society allows a dyslexic to sink, through ignorance or prejudice, it is not only the dyslexic who loses.

Susan Hampshire
Your bones are for life. Look after them and they will carry you far.

Susan Hampshire
- Life
- Bones
- Far
It is a lonely existence to be a child with a disability which no-one can see or understand, you exasperate your teachers, you disappoint your parents, and worst of all you know that you are not just stupid.

Susan Hampshire

Audiences in London arrive stressed out of their minds because they can't find anywhere to park, they can't find their tickets, whatever. There is a great joy in being out of London because people are in their seats, waiting for you, waiting to watch the show, not rushing in at the last minute. They are there because they want to see the show and they know how to listen.

Susan Hampshire
- Waiting
- Audience
- Watch
My hobby is gardening, I love it, it's my main hobby. I like being at home and I'm very happy being in my house, I love cooking.

Susan Hampshire
- Home
- Gardening
- Hobby