"Fresh from a costume fitting, where I had been posing in front of the mirror assuming what I thought was a strong position - arms folded, butch-looking...you know - I met with the woman in charge of Holloway police station. She gave me the most invaluable advice: never let them see you cry, and never cross your arms. When I asked why, she said 'because it is a defensive action and therefore weak."

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Helen Mirren is a British actress known for stage, film, and television work across several decades. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for The Queen and has received multiple BAFTA, Emmy, and Golden Globe honors. She has portrayed several British queens in major productions.

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