Judi Dench, apart from the name and fame, is the most genuinely hilarious, sophisticated, and loving person I have known. And I mean all of that together at once. That's something.
Judi Dench told me to shut up once. I was probably going on and on about something, in the way that I do sometimes, so she was being a good friend.
I want to do something where I play Judi Dench's younger sister or daughter.
I've been taking lessons in Damehood from Judi Dench. Being a Dame is useful in restaurants, hotels, and restaurants, Judi says, but you have to get someone else to do the booking.
When you're a young English person who wants to be an actress and you have dreams, you dream of being Vanessa Redgrave or Judi Dench.
When youre a young English person who wants to be an actress and you have dreams, you dream of being Vanessa Redgrave or Judi Dench.
I'm crazy about Judi Dench.
There is, come to think of it, a kind of Judi Dench quality to McCain.
Look at Judi Dench, who's brilliant in whatever bloody job she does.
Judi Dench should be ashamed of herself for being so talented and working so much.
Alan Bennett and Judi Dench are amazingly talented people who don't let you down when you meet them.
I would like to be where Diana Rigg or Judi Dench is, but I expect it is as good as it is going to get.
Judi Dench and Ian McKellen taught me how to work hard and respect the theatre.
I love Kate Winslet, Rachel Weisz, Maggie Smith and Judi Dench as well. They're all wonderful and they're very inspiring.
It's a treat and daunting to be directing someone like Judi Dench, who's made more films than I'll ever make in my lifetime.
[Ryan Reynolds] is my favorite [ on Top Gear] - I think he's the most hilarious actor who just has not been able to catch a break in terms of being known as the most hilarious actor.
I didn't get into acting to have a moment, I got into it because of people who've inspired me, like Judi Dench, Holly Hunter, and Jodie Foster.