I think most British people who say they can do an American accent are so bad at it. I find it excruciating. I find it excruciating the other way around, too.

She said about this incident: "I have to work. When Eileen was three a Gypsy woman came to their door selling lucky heather and clothes pegs. I think it's quite good actually.

Dame Eileen June Atkins DBE (born 16 June 1934) is an English actress and occasional screenwriter. She has worked in the theatre film and television consistently since 1953.