Stephen Colbert: Guest Glenda Jackson Moved From Acting To Politics

[Rhiannon12866]

'Three Tall Women' star Glenda Jackson recounts her decision to move from critically-acclaimed actress to a Member of Parliament.

[Hortensis]

1. Oh, I've always liked her and had no idea she'd been in parliament.

I avoid knowing who actors are because it's ruined too many for me. I only want the people on the screen. But how fantastic to learn now.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. I admit to not knowing half the actors and singers they have on

But I do remember Glenda Jackson and I liked her, too. I haven't seen her for ages, but now we know where she's been, sounds like she took the job seriously, we could use a few more like her!

[Hortensis]

3. Yes to that last.

Actually, yes to the first also. We go out to movies with grandkids some, so I'm familiar with all the Transformer stars, Megatron, Starscream, of course Optimus Prime , but I can't put faces to a bunch of the human names all over pop culture.

[Rhiannon12866]

4. I've pretty much always been that way, except for TV

My previous job was writing descriptions for network programming for the newspapers, so I had to know who played who. But I am hopeless on singers. When CBS was carrying The People's Choice Awards I tried voting myself, but I got as far as male vocalist and I had no clue who any of them were, so I just gave up...

[nuxvomica]

5. She's very eloquent in her defense of liberal ideals

Such a wonderful actress and activist! And it was personally gratifying to me that Stephen corrected her on the hung/hanged issue. That drives me nuts.

[Rhiannon12866]

6. I had no idea she was in Parliament, just remembered her as a fine actress

But the "hung/hanged" issue drives me nuts, too! I always have to say something, even if I hear it on the TV! Kudos to Stephen!

[smirkymonkey]

7. She's just brilliant as an actor and a politician.

What a treat to see her on Stephen's show!

[suffragette]

8. "Oh, yeah, clap, clap."

Definitely will.



I remember watching her strong portrayal of Elizabeth R on PBS.

Glad she used that strength to counter Thatcher and beyond.