Period Costume Quotes

If I were born in the 1700s, I would look like a rounded man.

My appearance qualifies me for historic characterizations, going back to the year one.

As soon as I see period costume, I turn off. It's like hearing drama on Radio 4.

For me, I tend to enjoy wearing any period costume. I love how fashion and clothing has changed and evolved through time.

When you're trying to recreate an era, eyebrows and hair are the most important thing to consider.

I like the idea of stepping back into another time period.

There's a part of my heart that forever has Anne Boleyn written on it, who I played in 'The Tudors.'

And I guess I have a face and a look that sort of lends itself to period costume!

There's part of me that would love to wear a ruffly collar and do a period drama, but that's not going to happen. You don't have Asians in those sorts of things.

Oh, I love period dramas, especially period dramas starring Colin Firth. I'm like Bridget Jones if she were actually fat." "Oh... Colin Firth. He should only do period dramas. And period dramas should only star Colin Firth. (One-star upgrade for Colin Firth. Two stars for Colin Firth in a waistcoat.) "Keep typing his name, even his name is handsome.