I've got two older sisters who I'm very close to. And my son's grown up with a big sense of family around him. Lesley Manville bigclosefamily Change image and share on social
Stage is the ultimate test; I like watching established screen actors on stage to see if they can really do it. But it's great to have a healthy mixture of the two. Film is so technical: there's something very particular about the relationship between you and the camera. It took a long time for me to get good on film. Lesley Manville actorcameraestablish share on social
I love playing women at the far ends of the social scale. I've done it all my life; that's where my ability lies. Lesley Manville abilityendhave Change image and share on social
For me, personality acting is not that interesting. I don't want to just be myself. Lesley Manville actinterestpersonality Change image and share on social
For me, the times in my life when I've been single have been more formative and crucial than I could have imagined. I can cope, function and be happy on my own. I'm highly capable. That doesn't mean I don't like being with a partner, or that I don't feel more rounded when I'm with someone. But the times on my own have been so good. Lesley Manville capablecopecrucial share on social
I try to keep the more uninteresting stuff to a minimum, unless I'm really broke. Lesley Manville breakminimumstuff Change image and share on social
I'm quite chameleon in my work - not normally looking much like I do in real life. Lesley Manville chameleonlifereal Change image and share on social
I had this exceptional classical music voice. If I'd followed a true path for my talent, I would have ended up being an opera singer. Lesley Manville classicalendexceptional Change image and share on social
People say, 'I know you, don't I?' And they expect me to say I know them from their daughter's school or something - they can't place me. And I love that. Long may it last. Lesley Manville daughterexpectlong Change image and share on social
When I gave birth to my son, something happened. It is a huge thing for a woman: a whole set of emotions you never had before arrives, and a love you never had before in your life is now on tap. Lesley Manville arrivebirthemotion Change image and share on social