I have no illusions about my looks. I think my face is funny.

If I'm honest I have to tell you I still read fairy-tales and I like them best of all.

You have to look at yourself objectively. Analyze yourself like an instrument. You have to be absolutely frank with yourself. Face your handicaps, don't try to hide them. Instead, develop something else.

My goal was not to have huge luxuries. As a child, I wanted a house with a garden, which I have today. This is what I dreamed of. I’d never worry about age if I knew I could go on being loved and having the possibility to love... So it isn’t age or even death that one fears, as much as loneliness and the lack of affection.

When you have nobody you can make a cup of tea for, when nobody needs you, that's when I think life is over.

Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm. I really hope no one misinterprets this quote as being about masturbation.

I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.