Dame Judi Dench has rejected the flattering label often attached to celebrated British performers, saying it makes her sound like an object left gathering dust
The 91-year-old Oscar winner has no plans to retire, despite living with age-related macular degeneration
As her sight has worsened, friends and colleagues read scripts aloud, allowing her to memorise lines with help from her remarkable memory
She is also using AI-enabled glasses that can scan scripts and read them privately
Dench remains determined to keep working, even as assistants help with everyday tasks.