Chris and Toby are far too sane to be upset any more.
I like the ephemeral thing about theatre, every performance is like a ghost - it's there and then it's gone.
I longed to be bright and most certainly never was. I was rather hopeless, I suspect.
I remember when he was diagnosed as hyper-manic asking what it meant and the doctor saying violent moods swings and indiscriminate sexual activity. And I thought 'that about covers it really'.
I said 'It can't go on' and he said 'No, it can't.' Honestly, I don't think I could have mattered less to him by then. But by then, nothing mattered to him.
It's true I don't tolerate fools but then they don't tolerate me, so I am spiky. Maybe that's why I'm quite good at playing spiky elderly ladies.
People say it gets better but it doesn't. It just gets different, that's all.
The performances you have in your head are always much better than the performances on stage.
There's this wonderful first assistant and he'll be saying, 'Now Harry goes down among the dragons.' You have to hold yourself together. Because if you lose it for a second then you're sunk.
In 2002, Maggie and the other cast members won the Golden Satellite Special Achievement Award for Outstanding Motion Picture Ensemble for Gosford Park (2001).
In 2004, Maggie was nominated for the Golden Satellite Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television for My House in Umbria (2003).
In 2002, Maggie was nominated for the PFCS Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Gosford Park (2001).
In 2003, Maggie & co. were nominated for the PFCS Award for Best Acting Ensemble for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002).
In 2002, Maggie & co. won the OFCS Award for Best Ensemble for Gosford Park (2001).
In 1966, Maggie was nominated for the Golden Laurel New Faces, Female Award. She received 11th place.
In 1979, Maggie won the KCFCC Award for Best Supporting Actress for: California Suite (1978).
In 2002, Maggie won the KCFCC Award for Best Supporting Actress for: Gosford Park (2001).
In 1966, Maggie was nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Actress - Drama for Othello (1965).
In 1973, Maggie was nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Actress - Musical/Comedy for: Travels with My Aunt (1972).
In 1987, Maggie won the Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for: A Room with a View (1985).
In 2004, Maggie was nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television for: My House in Umbria (2003).
In 1980, Maggie won the Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Actress for: California Suite (1978).
In 1989, Maggie won the Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Actress for: The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne (1987). She tied with Billie Whitelaw for The Dressmaker (1988).
In 2005, Maggie was nominated for the Audience Award for Best Actress for Ladies in Lavender (2004) at the European Film Awards. She shared the nomination with Judi Dench.
In 2000, Maggie was nominated for the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for: David Copperfield (1999).
In 2002, Maggie was nominated for the CFCA Award for Best Supporting Actress for: Gosford Park (2001).
In 1959, Maggie was nominated for the BAFTA Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer for: Nowhere to Go (1958).
In 1970, Maggie won the BAFTA Film Award for Best Actress for: The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969).
In 1980, Maggie was nominated for the BAFTA Film Award for Best Actress for: California Suite (1978).
In 1984, Maggie was nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress for: Mrs. Silly (1983).
In 1987, Maggie won the BAFTA Film Award for Best Actress for: A Room with a View (1985).
In 1989, Maggie won the BAFTA Film Award for Best Actress for: The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne (1987).
In 1993, Maggie was nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress for: Memento Mori (1992).
Maggie's son, Toby, married actress, Anna Louise Plowman in 2001.
Maggie participiated in the Canadian Stratford Festival seasons from 1976-1980.
Maggie left the National Theatre Company in 1971.
In the late 60's Maggie received her first Oscar for the film, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.
In 1967, Maggie married fellow actor, Robert Stephens. They divorced in the early 70's.
Maggie acted with the Old Vic Company on her first West End lead appearance in Mary, Mary.
Maggie acted for the Oxford University Dramatic Society (OUDS), and participated in the Edinburgh Theatre Festival.
Maggie left school early at sixteen to attend the Oxford Playhouse School from 1951-1953.
Maggie's family moved to Oxford (Cowley) in August of 1939.
Maggie's parents were Nathaniel Smith (from Newcastle) and Margaret Hutton Little (from Glasgow).
In 2000, Maggie was nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress for: David Copperfield (1999).
In 2002, Maggie was nominated for the BAFTA Film Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for Gosford Park (2001).
In 2002, Maggie was nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001).
In 1979, Maggie won an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: California Suite (1978).
In 2002, Maggie was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: Gosford Park (2001).
Maggie was appointed a CBE in 1970 and a DBE (Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) in 1990.
Maggie is 5' 5" (1.65 m) tall.
Maggie ended up having to change her stage name to "Maggie Smith" as there already was an actress named "Margaret Smith" at the time she started in the profession.
Maggie's twin brothers Ian and Alistair are six years older then she is. They are both architects.
Maggie's father, Nathaniel, was a Geordie and a pathologist.
Maggie was awarded the 1984 London Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actress for her performance in The Way of the World.
Maggie had worked with co star Daniel Radcliffe before Harry Potter in David Copperfield.
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