I've a problem with the word charity because I think that NGOs, as I prefer calling them, really do take the work of moral and social responsibilities that ought to be taken on by governments. Emma Thompson callcharitygovernment Change image and share on social
We belabour, I think, under a very heavy crust of consumerism really. Emma Thompson belabourconsumerismcrust Change image and share on social
I think that my work is my attempt, I suppose, is to try and become a piece of connective tissue. I'm trying to communicate with people here and in America - in rich countries - about what I see on the ground in badly affected areas. Emma Thompson affectamericaarea share on social
You can't imagine what satisfaction can be gotten from throwing a pie into someone's face. Emma Thompson faceimaginepie Change image and share on social
We've got people looking at our seamy side and our sad side a lot of the time because that's easier. It's much more difficult to make a film about happiness with lots of jokes in it. Emma Thompson difficulteasyfilm Change image and share on social
Maybe I don't take myself so seriously any more. And I don't care how I'm judged. I'm past all that. Emma Thompson carejudgepast Change image and share on social
I think the point about ActionAid is what it's asking people to do is engage with poor people in developing countries and understand what their lives are like and understand how the way we live our lives impacts on theirs. Emma Thompson actionaidcountrydevelop share on social
A lot of very beautiful women can be a pain because all they're thinking about is how they look. Emma Thompson beautifullotpain Change image and share on social
What was important was trying to create something that families could watch together and enjoy together. Emma Thompson createenjoyfamily Change image and share on social
I have had lots of friends who've been affected by Aids and a very good friend of mine, Oscar Moore, died of Aids and I was with him in his last year quite a bit. And of course he was a man living in a very rich culture with a wealthy family who was able to afford health care. Emma Thompson affectaffordaid share on social