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Saturday 13 September 2014

Quote of the week: Emma Thompson


Photo: Nick Haddow


Whether she's speaking her mind at the Grammys or on a voyage to the Arctic with Greenpeace (to highlight global warming), I bloody love Emma Thompson. When asked if 50 is the new 35 in an interview in today's Guardian Weekend magazine, the 55-year-old actress replies:

'Can I just say very loudly, bollocks. Not to recognise getting older for what it is...I do think the infantalisation of our generation is one of the human issues of our time. People wanting to be 35 when they're 50 makes me think: why? Why don't you be 50 and be good at that?'


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19 comments:

  1. Judy C13 September 2014 at 11:45

    She is so smart. And I wonder if it would be easier if we had role models. I don't think our parents(I'm 69) had the same world to work with.

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  2. Elizabeth at Eiffel Tells13 September 2014 at 13:08

    Not only a talented actress, but also wonderfully grounded and insightful. The world needs more people like Emma Thompson in the spotlight. Warm regards

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  3. Lucy Mitchell13 September 2014 at 13:23

    Did you see here in Saving Mr Banks? SO brilliant. Just like she is off the screen.

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  4. Anonymous13 September 2014 at 13:45

    I love this woman more and more! Great answer and so true.

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  5. Jazzy Jack13 September 2014 at 14:49

    She is gorgeous, both in body and mind. Lovely to see a celebrity embracing their age. About time! Xo JJ

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  6. Susan B13 September 2014 at 15:08

    Love her!! Wonderful quote.

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  7. Val13 September 2014 at 16:24

    Love Emma Thomas! She's good in everything she does, and I can't wait to see her new film, Effie Gray. Although I do wonder about the details of the court case regarding the script...

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  8. Val13 September 2014 at 16:26

    Whoops - Thompson! I once had a client named Emma Thomas.

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  9. Patti13 September 2014 at 16:33

    Love her forever.

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  10. Unknown13 September 2014 at 16:44

    Love her too...brilliant!
    Happy Weekend ;)

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  11. Unknown13 September 2014 at 17:08

    Oh yes! What's not to love about our Emma :)
    I especially enjoy her on talk shows where her naughty side shines forth and so hugely entertaining.

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  12. LPC13 September 2014 at 17:36

    Yes. And note to self, must say "Bollocks!" now and again:). Part of Advanced Style is ceasing to mince words.

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  13. mispapelicos13 September 2014 at 17:45

    Absolutely!!!

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  14. Gretchen13 September 2014 at 21:42

    Emma Thompson couldn't be more spot-on. I wouldn't go back to being 35, and think it's ridiculous to answer dolt questions like those. Even if the reporter's intention was to say that 50-year-olds are healthier, stronger, sultrier these days than perhaps they were 30-50 years ago, it's still a stupid question. And Lisa's right. Bollocks is a much better word than BS.

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  15. Sue Burpee14 September 2014 at 03:57

    Agree,,,agree...agree. But wish I could say "bollocks" and sound like Emma Thompson. It just isn't the same with my Canadian accent.

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  16. CatherineS14 September 2014 at 14:10

    What a gorgeous, clever and astute lady. Love her to bits.

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  17. Helen.by.instyle14 September 2014 at 17:49

    She is stunning. A fabulous, gifted, witty woman. This picture captures her strength, and beauty, perfectly. H xx

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  18. That's Not My Age14 September 2014 at 22:22

    LPC - Bollocks is a good word, I might have said it once or twice in my book...

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  19. Greeker than the Greeks17 September 2014 at 05:25

    Bollocks is a great word!Loved the bit
    'Why don't you be 50 and be good at that?'

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