Judi Dench hates national treasure tag

Judi Dench hates to be called a “national treasure” because it “sounds so dusty”.
The Jane Eyre actress who was awarded a Damehood in 1988 doesn’t enjoy being thought of as a British icon because it implies she won’t ever change.
“I hate being called a national treasure because it sounds so dusty,” she said.
“A national treasure is something that never changes and is sitting there behind glass.
“I thought it was thrilling to be made a dame, but it hasn’t made any difference to my life.”
Judi finds her husband, Michael Williams’ title much more satisfying, as he has been made a Papal Knight, which was awarded by Pope John Paul II for his contribution to Catholic life in Britain.
“When I got made a dame, my husband Michael was nothing just Mr. but in the end he became a Papal Knight, which is much grander!” she said.
Judi, 76, also spoke of her delight at not being asked to play a “stuffy old bird” in her new movie Jane Eyre, which is based on the book by Charlotte Bronte.
“It’s not a role I ever thought I would play but I love the book. It’s darkly romantic. I’ve always thought Mrs. Fairfax was rather a wicked old bird but she’s not, as it turned out. She was actually all right and befriended Jane,” she added.