Prunella Scales : (7) " In my extreme youth I did a terrifying diet – drinking 40 cups of liquid a day. " - Prunella Scales " I think local shopping areas and markets are terribly important, both for tradespeople and the local feeling of an area. " - Prunella Scales " I got a job right out of drama school as assistant stage manager at the Bristol Old Vic. I’ve been lucky enough to stay in work ever since. " - Prunella Scales " I love being a grandmother. " - Prunella Scales " It breaks my heart to hear of our theatres struggling to survive. As well as playing a vital role in community life, they’re guardians of our heritage and should be cherished. " - Prunella Scales " Gertrude’s Secret’ is highly entertaining. Some of the monologues are very funny, some very surprising and some painful. " - Prunella Scales " In our profession if you’ve got an ugly mark or there’s anything that cosmetic surgery can do for you I think it’s absolutely fine. I would consider it, but I’ve been very lucky not to have to. " - Prunella Scales