Quotes by Joan Hickson

About Joan Hickson:

Joan Bogle Hickson was an English actress of theatre, film and television. She was particularly known for her role as Agatha Christie's Miss Marple in the television series Miss Marple. As well as portraying Miss Marple on television, Hickson also narrated a number of Miss Marple stories on audio books.
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I love getting back to Wivenhoe. I get out of my wig, bustle and costume in three minutes flat at the end of the play before jumping into a taxi outside the theater and catching the train home.

Joan Hickson

I was lucky not to have been born pretty.

Joan Hickson

I wasn't beautiful, so there were plenty of character roles. I never did any Shakespeare, I'm far too superficial for that. I just act instinctively.

Joan Hickson

Miss Marple believes in justice and has very high standards. There is nothing you could say or do that would shock her.

Joan Hickson

I thought I was the wrong shape: that Miss Marple would be much fluffier than me, much more wearing shawls and things. But I was persuaded, and now, well - I can only do it my way.

Joan Hickson

I have never been a star; I'm just an old character bag.

Joan Hickson

I watch these old films in black and white, and suddenly the door opens, and there I am. The other day, I was wearing the most awful hat.

Joan Hickson

Retirement is fatal. Luckily, in my profession, you don't have to retire.

Joan Hickson

Author Bio

  • NameJoan Hickson
  • DescriptionBritish actor
  • BornAugust 5, 1906
  • DiedOctober 17, 1998
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionActor
  • AwardsOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire