Quotes by Amanda Burton

Being an actor is an extension of telling a story and I loved story telling as a child.

I always start from scratch with a character - they're never based on anyone else. You get ideas of what people look like, and I'm a great people watcher. You can draw inspiration from people.

I like to think I'm a listener, and I'm fascinated by observing people - I suppose you just lock that in.

I think this is a very difficult job, especially for women - there are too few roles around. I never let myself rest on my laurels.

I think you know what you're up against when you take on a piece that you know is going to involve dragging up a lot emotions - you can end up being deeply immersed in gloom.

It would show hugely if I didn't want to be somewhere. Doing what you want to do can only generate good energy.

What a stupid attitude we have in this country to personal stories.

Running gave me a focus to start looking after myself, to eat properly, and focus on building up my strength.

I was taught by my father. He was head of the primary school so I went to his school until I was 11 - I was the youngest of four daughters and we had all been taught by him. But I didn't really enjoy my secondary education that much, probably because I am a very physical person and don't enjoy sitting at a desk all day.