Quotes from Maxine Peake
I'm inspired by films from the early '50s, especially Jean Simmons in 'The Clouded Yellow' - and by vintage swing, psychobilly gigs, sea shanties, and English folklore.
— Maxine Peake
We take things at face value, don't we? You form an opinion about something immediately, but you ought to step back a bit. Take in the vista first.
— Maxine Peake
I'd rather go down with an almighty bang than play it safe.
— Maxine Peake
I actually used to compete at show-jumping when I was a young'un.
— Maxine Peake
I think you can tell a lot by someone's footwear - cowboy boots would put me off, as would a man in Ugg boots or Crocs.
— Maxine Peake
I'm a big comfort eater, so if I'm feeling sorry for myself, I'll just stuff my face.
— Maxine Peake
In my 20s, I was going round seeing agents who were patronising because I was fat and a girl, which was a double whammy. I knew what it was to feel out-of-the-loop.
— Maxine Peake
Crying does not equal good acting.
— Maxine Peake
Food is important in working out a character. How she eats is a window into her temperament. If I think she likes her food, I'll put on a few pounds, or lose a few if she lives on her nerves.
— Maxine Peake
I get easily distracted and become a bit of a giddy giggler. I'm not good at taking myself seriously, and laughing at myself helps ease the pressure.
— Maxine Peake
What is male and what is female? I don't always feel female.
— Maxine Peake
You don't want to bash viewers over the head with a blunt message or lecture them - they'd soon get bored with that.
— Maxine Peake