Quote by Francesca Annis

I maintain the rather old-fashioned view that this is my work and it's in the public arena, but that doesn't entitle everyone to know what happened at home before coming here.

I maintain the rather old-fashioned view that this is my wor

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In this quote, the speaker expresses their belief in maintaining a distinction between their personal and professional lives. They hold a traditional perspective, suggesting that while their work is public knowledge, it doesn't grant everyone insight into their private life. They emphasize the boundary between their personal and public spheres and assert that what happens in their home should remain separate from their professional interactions or public presence.

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