In Holland and Belgium, and afterwards in England, my happiest moments were in the country. I've always had a passion for the outdoors, for trees, for birds and flowers.

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

I was asked to act when I couldn't act. I was asked to sing "Funny Face" when I couldn't sing and dance with Fred Astaire when I couldn't dance and do all kinds of things I wasn't prepared for. Then I tried like mad to cope with it.

[On her UNICEF work:] I'm glad I've got a name, because I'm using it for what it's worth. ... I do not want to see mothers and fathers digging graves for their children.

Life is a party. Dress for it.

For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day.

I have a long-lasting gratitude and trust for what UNICEF does.