Top 8 Quotes & Sayings by Joan Hickson

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an English actress Joan Hickson.

Last updated on November 5, 2024.

Joan Bogle Hickson, OBE was an English actress of theatre, film and television. She was known for her role as Agatha Christie's Miss Marple in the television series Miss Marple. She also narrated a number of Miss Marple stories on audiobooks.

English - Actress | August 5, 1906 - October 17, 1998

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

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 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

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

Joan Hickson

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

Joan Hickson

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 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

I was lucky not to have been born pretty.

Joan Hickson