There must be something wrong with those people who think Audrey Hepburn doesn’t perspire, hiccup or sneeze, because they know that’s not true. I n fact, I hiccup more than most.

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

I hope for better things, and I thank God the world is also full of people who want to be genuine and kind.

Taking care of children has nothing to do with politics. I think perhaps with time, instead of there being a politicisation of humanitarian aid, there will be a humanisation of politics.

I tried always to do better: saw always a little further. I tried to stretch myself.

I have always had a reputation for being frugal - less kind people might call me cheap. But my interest in building up a nest egg goes back to those days in Arnhem when I learned that money can grow, just like trees.

The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.