A biography for Francesca Annishasn’t been written yet.
“There is not enough celebration of companionship. Relationships aren't just about eroticism and sexuality.”
“I go on giving interviews because I've been brought up to support the projects I'm involved in. When you've enjoyed working on a production, you want to do them a favour.”
“I am not going to share my private life with millions of people. I don't find a need to do that and nobody else close to me does either.”
“I don't need a piece of paper to suggest that I can commit myself.”
“An interview has become such a confrontational thing. It makes you very defensive.”
“I think people should do whatever they want to do. That's the point. Why should you care what other people think or say? You're not living in their pocket.”
“I've never been married and I've no more desire to be married now than I ever have. I hate bureaucracy and I am not religious.”
“I'm not bothered or sad about being on my own - after all, I've never had a husband.”
“I come from a very hospitable, close, Catholic, matriarchal family.”
“The funny thing is I'm not bothered or sad about being on my own - after all I've never had a husband.”
“I've always kept fit but I've been doing gym and yoga and will be throwing my stilettoes away for a while!”
“When I was starting out, young actresses had the studio system to protect them. Now you have a host of sharks, from your agent to your publicist to your lawyer.”
“Having children with someone is the real bond.”
“Roman's wife Sharon Tate had been murdered by Charles Manson the year before, but Roman had been through so much leaving the Warsaw ghetto that he was very strong and private.”
“Everything is about class in England, whether it's upper, lower or middle. Why should that be?”
“We all know now that people can look good for their age. It isn't so extraordinary, I don't know why people go on about it so much.”
“The biggest privilege I've had in my life is being able to make a choice. If you make a choice, it can't be a wrong choice because it seemed like a good idea at the time.”
“I have yet to see a drama that puts forward women who are successful and also have a family... they are nearly always seen as victims.”
“If people think I look good, it's the make-up.”
“I'm one of the great unemployed looking for the next job. I'm waiting for the right offer. Like anyone, I want something that turns me on inside.”