The funny thing is that people see one film like Racing Stripes (2005) or Ice Princess (2005) and all of a sudden, slip me into this category of "that`s what she`s always involved in" but people don`t remember that I did Normal (2003) (TV) with Jessica Lange and Tom Wilkinson for HBO, which was very dramatic. They don`t remember that I did Lies My Mother Told Me (2005) (TV) which was the Lifetime film with Joely Richardson and Colm Feore, which was also extremely dramatic. They don`t remember that I did Remember the Titans (2000).
- Hayden Panettiere(On Ian Richardson, BAFTA Film Awards, 2007) - "Many years ago, when I started off as an actress, I had the immense good fortune to work with an actor that was so generous at sharing his craft - He became a mentor to me, he helped me believe in myself. Ian Richardson, I`m not too sure I would be here today if it wasn`t for you."
- Helen MirrenIn the 8th Grade I found I had a voice for opera, so I followed that path a little, but my impulse has always been an actor. I have always liked cinema, and let`s face it, opera singers are just bad actors! I didn`t want to translate myself in that direction. My heroes were people like Spencer Tracey, Bogart, Mitchum, Marvin, Richardson, Caine, all those sort.
- Robert Davi(on Ralph Richardson) There`s no secret about the fact that Ralph is terrified of the camera. But at the same time he is unquestionably a great actor. Yet he looks to a director, too.
- Sidney Lumet(on Ralph Richardson) Ralph is a remarkable man, shrewd, observant, warm and generous-hearted, once you get to know him. He is also reserved and cautious, never making a swift decision about anything.
- John Gielgud(Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes are on a mission to end their Manchester United careers in a blaze of glory. And they believe Sir Alex Ferguson`s latest clutch of talented kids will help them to do just that. Giggs said:) It has always been a priority of Sir Alex to bring youngsters through, and local lads wherever possible. In recent years, starting with Wes Brown, then John O`Shea and Darren Fletcher, we`ve had a lad come through every couple of years. Bardsley and Richardson will expect to make the step up now. ... Rooney and Ronaldo are already great players, doing the job every week, but we have the likes of Bardsley and Giuseppe Rossi coming through. Just as we did, these lads are loving being a part of the first-team scene.
- Paul Scholes(It is an appropriate symbol of the dedication Richardson has shown to young artists over the past 26 years.) I like the things that young people like, ... I`m still a child who likes ice cream, ridiculous games and giggling about.
- Frank SkinnerJane Austen is at the end of the line that begins with Samuel Richardson, which takes wonder and magic out of the novel, treats not the past but the present.
- Allynne JonesKevin (Richardson) opened things up with the run last week. This week it was the pass. (Defenses) have to account for everybody.
- Andy FoxThey`re doing fine, ... Officer Richardson sustained minor injuries to his eye from the glass. He`s doing great.
- Anthony Stone