That's the thing with dementia. If you're with somebody who has a serious illness, you can usually talk to them, have a laugh every now and then – the person is still with you. With dementia, there's no conversation; there's no togetherness, no sharing. Judy Parfitt
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Because 'Call The Midwife' is a gentle drama…
Because 'Call The Midwife' is a gentle drama, not a documentary, it's not appropriate to portray Sister Monica Joan's condition in all its brutal reality. Judy Parfitt
This is why Alzheimer's is such a terrible…
This is why Alzheimer's is such a terrible disease: the body of the person you love is there, but they've gone – your husband is gone – and they become your child, and you have to look after them as you would a child. Judy Parfitt
You see, the thing is, if you don't do anything…
You see, the thing is, if you don't do anything to your face, and you get old, and you can stand up, and you can remember your lines, the work is there. Judy Parfitt
The thing about growing old is you have to…
The thing about growing old is you have to accept it – if you don't, you'll be as miserable as sin. You've got to try and find the few good things about it. Judy Parfitt
Judi Dench should be ashamed of herself for…
Judi Dench should be ashamed of herself for being so talented and working so much. Judy Parfitt
I'm not a fan of the wimple; you can't hear…
I'm not a fan of the wimple; you can't hear much when you've got it on. Judy Parfitt
The truth is I've always taken very good care of…
The truth is I've always taken very good care of my skin and always, always worn make-up. Judy Parfitt
Having plastic surgery is pathetic. You don't…
Having plastic surgery is pathetic. You don't look any younger; you look well for a bit until it starts going again, but it takes all the character out. Judy Parfitt
I'm just growing old, darling. I don't know…
I'm just growing old, darling. I don't know about gracefully. Judy Parfitt