As an actor you get categorized by other people, but it's not like I arrange myself into comedy mode or serious mode. If it's good writing you just have to play it true - if it's funny, it's funny. But obviously you don't want it to be amusing if you're playing Hedda Gabler! Sophie Thompson actoramusearrange share on social
Martin Sheen is my pinup! And Allison Janney, oh my God. They're brilliant actors. Sophie Thompson actorallisonbrilliant Change image and share on social
People say there's a book in everyone but I'm not sure there is. There might be a pamphlet in me. Sophie Thompson bookpamphletpeople Change image and share on social
I haven't played Hedda Gabler yet, but maybe if I did I might find the funny bits. Sophie Thompson bitfindfunny Change image and share on social
I've just finished reading a book about the brilliant Margaret Rutherford. She wasn't a beauty, but inside she was absolutely blazing and passionate about her work. She's one of those life-affirming characters. Sophie Thompson absolutelyaffirmbeauty share on social
I must confess that I'm not a great reader. At the moment I'm reading my son's 'Stig of the Dump' by Clive King and I've got a plant catalogue on the go. Sophie Thompson cataloguecliveconfess Change image and share on social
Wyndham's is a beautiful old theatre. The sensation on the stage isn't as different as you might think from the Royal Court. Sophie Thompson beautifulcourtroyal Change image and share on social
I am an opera virgin; I'd far prefer to see a musical such as 'Guys and Dolls.' Sophie Thompson dollguymusical Change image and share on social
I like to sing along to Annie Lennox and pretend to be as sassy as her. Sophie Thompson annielennoxpretend Change image and share on social
I took my children to see 'Son of Rambow,' about two boys who make a home movie with a video camera. When you have children, culturally you become involved in their life. Sophie Thompson boycamerachild Change image and share on social
