Prunella Scales

Actress

1932-06-22

Books by Prunella Scales

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In 1940 my mum took a job as under-matron at her old school, which had been evacuated from Eastbourne to Windermere; I got a bursary and spent eight years as a boarder. It was a smashing education; I regret being at a single-sex school, but I had a brother, so knew what guys were.
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I can't bear it when young actors do too much finger-wagging. It spoils the audience's concentration.
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In my extreme youth I did a terrifying diet - drinking 40 cups of liquid a day.
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When I was very young I was never pretty or beautiful and didn't get the chance to play many parts I'd have loved to tackle: the great Shakespearean parts - Viola, Helena.
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