United Kingdom, May 25 -- Dame Imelda Staunton believes young performers need to learn to "accept rejection".

The 69-year-old actress has enjoyed a hugely successful career in the film and TV business, but Imelda believes up-and-coming performers need to show resilience if they're to enjoy sustained success.

Imelda told The Independent: "It's hard, because acting is a business of comparisons. Why am I not doing that job? Well, because you are not. You have to accept rejection, and if you can't accept it then get out."

Despite this, Imelda believes the industry has changed markedly in recent years.

The award-winning star - whose daughter, Bessie Carter, has also become a successful actress - said: "There seem to be about 22 million mor...