Jessica Raine Quotes

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Jessica Raine

Profession : Actress

Birth : May 20, 1982

I find that women want to tell me about their birthing experiences. In the most excruciating detail. It's not put me off having children, but I do feel like I know too much.

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I have a lot of Breton striped top and silk shirts that always feel good. I also like things with a masculine edge and dislike anything too girly.

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I have always appreciated vintage clothing, but after working on 'Call the Midwife' for six months, I love moving away from vintage in my day-to-day wear.

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I have a gorgeous coat that I found at a vintage fair - it's just so elegant. Unfortunately, it has a massive hole underneath the arm, as I think I may have worn it to death!

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Shoes are a good starting point. I've become quite fussy about them! A patent pair of Sonia Rykiel oxfords have become invaluable.

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I think my dream would be to move into film, purely because there's a definite beginning, middle and end to a project. I struggle a bit with such a big series that's going all the time.

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The most common place I get stopped by fans is the ladies'.

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I certainly love getting to know the babies if I'm going to be working with them.

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Normally, I'm the one fawning over the man, but in 'Call The Midwife,' I'm the experienced woman.

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You have that moment just before you go on - I've had it in every play - where you just kind of want to run away. There's a whole audience, and they are waiting outside, and you're like, 'Why am I doing this again? Why? Why?'

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My fondest memories are of watching lambs being delivered.

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I'm certainly not squeamish at all. The countryside makes you very aware of birth and death.

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It was a very idyllic childhood, surrounded by utterly beautiful landscapes that I got very, very bored of when I hit my teens. But being on your own a lot and being bored is good for your imagination. It makes it stretch.

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It's amazing what it opens up in women when you tell them you've just played a midwife.

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