All Time Famous Zoe Wanamaker Quotes

Zoe Wanamaker is a fantastic actress known for her work in both theater and television. She’s been in various memorable roles, including Madame Hooch in the “Harry Potter” films, as well as portraying Susan Harper in the sitcom “My Family.” Her stage performances, especially in Shakespearean plays, have received critical acclaim. Wanamaker’s versatility and talent have made her a respected figure in the acting world.

Zoe Wanamaker Quotes

1. “Shakespeare taught me that there are more words in the English language than I have got in my head.”
— Zoe Wanamaker

2. “I don’t have any regrets about not having had children. What’s the point? It’s just something else to beat yourself up over.”
— Zoe Wanamaker

3. “I don’t want to be a director, or to have responsibility for hundreds of people.”
— Zoe Wanamaker

4. “My father’s death from prostate cancer in 1993 was tragic. He never complained about pain. He was a fighter. By the time he was ready to die, he wasn’t able to die in the way that he wanted to, which seemed an outrage to me.”
— Zoe Wanamaker

5. “I don’t have the confidence to be a personality.”
— Zoe Wanamaker

6. “My mother was adorable, a great giggler. My father was very strong and could be quite frightening.”
— Zoe Wanamaker

7. “I have lots of passions – gardens, art, music, and reading. I have eclectic taste and read a huge variety of books.”
— Zoe Wanamaker

8. “I’m constantly intimidated by Shakespeare’s work. Trying to decipher what he’s saying and holding on to that thought – not just as an actor, but as a human being – is a rigor.”
— Zoe Wanamaker

9. “’As You Like It’ was the first Shakespeare production I ever did.”
— Zoe Wanamaker

10. “Shakespeare showed me that once I understand the rules, I can break them.”
— Zoe Wanamaker

11. “I absolutely hate clothes shopping, though I love clothes. It’s my idea of heaven to be handed things to wear.”
— Zoe Wanamaker