Massaki Staunton Quotes

The Queen is usually reckoned equal, in average situations, to two Rooks and a Pawn, but towards the end of a game she is hardly so valuable as two Rooks. ~ Howard Staunton

I've fallen over on stage a couple of times, but I've only ever bruised my ego. ~ Imelda Staunton

To me, it's really not about how I look - it's about who I can be. It is my job to bring the character to life and my duty to fit into the jigsaw in that story. ~ Imelda Staunton

I am a character actress. Well, let's say, I am a leading character actress who does interesting, odd parts. ~ Imelda Staunton

In 2001 Steve Staunton became the record cap holder for which country? Brazil. ~ Anne Robinson

Looking back, there is nothing wrong with that peace, love and equality that the hippies espoused. In many ways, we have regressed because they were into organic food, back to nature, make love not war, be good to all men, share and share alike - which is what many are talking about now. ~ Imelda Staunton

The game of chess is the most fascinating and intellectual pastime which the wisdom of antiquity has bequeathed to us. ~ Howard Staunton

I've always tried to fight against, 'Oh, who's that small funny actress? Let's get her.' ~ Imelda Staunton

She spotted Cam Staunton in his dress blues, scouting the dessert table. As she watched, he scooped up two biscuits and stuffed them into his mouth. When he turned and saw Lyss watching, his face went scarlet, which contrasted nicely with the powdered sugar around his mouth. ~ Cinda Williams Chima

I start the day with either Radio 3 or Radio 4. I don't watch any daytime television at all. ~ Imelda Staunton

You could say I'm a character actress. Or maybe a character actress who does peculiar, interesting lead roles. Does that make sense? ~ Imelda Staunton

At the time of Woodstock, I was just 13, but I used to see these exotic hippy creatures and I did look on with envy. How could you not? In an ideal world, I would have loved to have been a hippy - but I might have been a bit strait-laced. It was my fantasy. ~ Imelda Staunton

Be cautious of playing your Queen in front of your King and in subjecting yourself to a discovered check. It is better when check is given to your King to interpose a man that attacks the checking Piece than with one that does not. ~ Howard Staunton

After white's reply to 1.e4 e5 with 2.f4 the game is in its last throes ~ Howard Staunton

Children should always be brave and do something about bullying. It's not okay to stand by and let it happen. Bullies thrive off secrecy. Children should tell someone if they see someone being bullied. ~ Imelda Staunton

It is the duty of the Umpire to determine all questions submitted to him according to these laws, when they apply, and according to his best judgment when they do not apply. ~ Howard Staunton

The penalty for exceeding the time limit is the forfeiture of the game. ~ Howard Staunton

Having marshalled the men in battle order, as shown in the first diagram, you will observe that each party has two ranks of men, on the first of which stand the superior Pieces, and on the next the eight Pawns. ~ Howard Staunton

A player is said to have the opposition when he can place his King directly in front of the adverse King, with only one square between them. This is often an important advantage in ending games. ~ Howard Staunton

There are lots of wonderful actors doing animated films these days, but I prefer it when you can't recognise them - it means they've really become the character. ~ Imelda Staunton

The Bishop and Knight, in contradistinction to the Queen and Rook, are called Minor Pieces. ~ Howard Staunton

I was brought up a Catholic, so I take no pleasure in guilt. ~ Imelda Staunton

We all must support the arts, as it is our culture. It makes us better people. It makes us happy; it gives us empathy and shows us how to live. It is so important. ~ Imelda Staunton

For everyday clothes, I love North Face and Rohan, and for smarter options, I like Whistles and Agnes b on Marylebone High Street. ~ Imelda Staunton

We're in a world that celebrates things: success, beauty, money. And I reckon that's really about 4 per cent of the world. The rest of us are just getting on with it. ~ Imelda Staunton

The Queen is by much the most powerful of the forces. ~ Howard Staunton

You can always tell about motels," Al advises. "You wanna lie low, pick one's gotta car with a flat parked at a unit"
"Why?" I ask.
"Car with a flat says cash, cheap, and close. ~ Ted Staunton

You can only do your best. That's all you can do. And if it isn't good enough, it isn't good enough. ~ Imelda Staunton

I've always liked new writing. ~ Imelda Staunton

The Chess-board must be placed with a white square at the right-hand corner. ~ Howard Staunton

Agents and producers have to get you into a box to accommodate their limited imaginations. ~ Imelda Staunton