I never worked with a dialogue coach before, but Id hate it if an Amer — Tracey Ullman

"I hated the pressure that many of the children were under. Many of the kids were forced to grow up too fast, their careers were being decided for them before they were 13. If I went to an audition then theyd always choose the sweetest, prettiest kid. I wasnt obviously beautiful so I used to miss out." Ullman has also alleged that the owners taught their own children and that a certain level of favouritism seemed to exist. She also felt that the education she was receiving was of very little value. "These stupid teachers would come in and go, Good morning, darlings, lets all be dustbins! Id go, Oh, shut up! I wanna be a banana!"

"Dignity, girls! Ageing with dignity – thats the thing."

"My face is a good one for doing impersonations. I’ve got small eyes, a low brow and a big head ... When I worked at the BBC in the 80s the only wigs that would fit me were Mike Yardwoods."

"As I get older, I just prefer to knit."

"Every character I do is based on someone I know. I try to justify every sketch we do. If its not working, we find someone to talk to who it has happened to."

"I wouldnt do anything mean spirited. If its in the wrong spirit, or if its not honest, then I wouldnt do it. Its got to honest. Otherwise, whats the point?"