I was a little punk rocker and was pregnant with Sarah when I went to university. I had her in the Christmas holidays of the first term. It was 1979, and UCL was very proud of its reputation as a liberal university, so they were very helpful. Alison Owen christmashelpfulholiday share on social
It is really awful to be filming and not know if you can pay everybody. Alison Owen awfulfilmpay Change image and share on social
The Internet is a container, not a substance. Alison Owen containerinternetsubstance Change image and share on social
Human nature stays the same, the one thing that stays constant, like death and taxes. And people still want good stories! Alison Owen constantdeathgood Change image and share on social
I am no expert on tax; I'm a film producer. I read books and think about which ones would make good movies, and then I work with directors in order to make them. Alison Owen bookdirectorexpert Change image and share on social
With 'Suffragette,' I felt that a female writer would be good, and considering the subject matter, who would be better to write the script than Abi Morgan? She was the first choice, and she happens to be a woman. Alison Owen abichoicefelt share on social
The most interesting characters keep us hooked. Not likeable ones! Iago, Shylock, Darth Vader - are they likeable? Do you want to invite them to dinner? Alison Owen characterdarthdinner Change image and share on social
If I'm at home, I get up around 7:30. If I have time, I like to do some exercise. My current favourite is 'hot' yoga. If I'm filming, I will go to the office or set, and then take meetings. Alison Owen currentexercisefavourite Change image and share on social
In a recession, people want to be told for two hours that everything is going to be OK. They want to escape from their humdrum or painful reality into a feel-good drama, or a love story that transcends their daily life. Alison Owen dailydramaescape share on social
