“You can do 20-odd West End plays and not be invited to the Evening Sta...” — Maureen Lipman Quote

“You can do 20-odd West End plays and not be invited to the Evening Standard Awards.”

“I like some time on a Sunday to myself, when it's just me, because often I have lines to learn or a piece to write.”

“If I go somewhere, I want to interact with the locals, not just stay cooped up in a little English enclave.”

“Of course awards matter.”

“Our awards are selected by a jury of media and fans. It's a blended vote, which is a very unique process. That's what we've found works best for this industry, to have gamers and publications vote on it.”

“I directed 'Death in the Gunj' which released in 2017. It got very good reviews and a few awards but did not do well at the box-office. But I'm not bothered. I made the film that I wanted to make. It was not a film for everyone.”