One of my favorite videos of Maggie Smith with Judi Dench and Joan Plowright
Oh yeah, I tell you
We're going to work forever if we're asked.
I have a policy with my mum — we both kind of think that the family acting thing is a bit naff
I am deeply grateful for the work in (Harry) Potter and indeed Downton (Abbey) but it wasn't what you'd call satisfying
Growing up I went to many schools and I had to fit in to many different types of environments with totally different social groups.
Giving up alcohol is the best choice I have ever made
She loves, really loves, being around them
My parents didn't particularly encourage me initially
I still miss him so much it's ridiculous
I've spent a very long time without that happening to me,
Anyone who ever shared a scene with Maggie will attest to her sharp eye, sharp wit and formidable talent,
I didn't take to the Harry Potter films instantly, I did because my kids did and so I kind of got into it."
Looking back, I'm quite surprised she did it, really."
She's [Maggie] quite good with her own company, but she does find it odd to be living a life where you're not doing it for somebody else, or you're not number one in somebody else's life."
[I know] that he was wonderful to her, that he took care of her."
I never met Beverly Cross, but I know that he adored Maggie,
She can play a pretty unsympathetic character but she doesn't really become unsympathetic herself."
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It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith,