Jennifer Saunders quits acting

10-07-2005 23:00

Comedy star Jennifer Saunders is quitting acting. The 47-year-old actress also says she will never write another series of her TV show, 'Absolutely Fabulous', because she thinks she's too old to play her famous role of Eddy Monsoon.Jennifer - who shot to fame in 'The Comic Strip' with partner Dawn French - says she finds the acting profession tiring, but would love to spend her time writing and directing.The mother-of-three, who is married to comic Adrian Edmondson, revealed: "I would like to write and direct - that would be my joy."The 6am calls to go to make-up and all the promotional work wear you down."

 

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